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HV12 BCU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

266,579 mi
Last recorded266,579 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 BCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 266,579 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

mix of steel and alloy wheels fitted to rear

offside front fog light not working

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2025 245,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play + (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 245,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play + (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 May 2024 220,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 195,573 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 168,438 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2022 168,438 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 140,535 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 140,535 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 115,488 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 115,488 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 89,333 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 69,674 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 54,126 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 54,126 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 48,044 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 48,044 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 40,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HV12 BCU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV12 BCU, 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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HV12 BCU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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