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GA02 PLA

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,127 mi
Last recorded91,127 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA02 PLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 91,127 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 86,136 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs pump pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 81,905 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 81,905 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 77,427 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 77,427 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 71,721 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 71,721 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 66,427 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 61,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit also edges wearing off (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 43,562 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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GA02 PLA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 102,326 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GA02 PLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GA02 PLA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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The MOT history for GA02 PLA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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