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HV62 VSU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,564 mi
Last recorded163,564 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 VSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 163,564 miles

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2025 155,371 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 147,926 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 147,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 140,675 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 140,133 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Inner Brake surfaces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 132,865 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 124,814 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 117,340 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 117,330 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 109,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 102,298 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment front tops (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres have slight wear on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 102,298 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment front tops (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have slight wear on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 97,093 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 31 Mar 2017 97,093 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Nov 2016 95,107 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 95,107 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 76,827 miles

Hazard light switch incomplete

Under tray fitted.

Fail 30 Oct 2015 76,827 miles

Hazard light switch incomplete

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under tray fitted.

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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HV62 VSU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HV62 VSU, 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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HV62 VSU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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