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HY62 UBZ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,249 mi
Last recorded78,249 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 UBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 78,249 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 78,249 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 74,166 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 68,606 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 68,601 miles

Brake cable damaged center (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 63,391 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 63,387 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 58,101 miles

Both strut top mountings noisy

Slight vibration through steering rack at low speeds

Various light body work damage and both sills are damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2021 58,095 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded From master cylinder to ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Along radius arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Along radius arm (1.1.11 (c))

Both strut top mountings noisy

Slight vibration through steering rack at low speeds

Various light body work damage

Pass 15 Dec 2020 50,584 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 50,573 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

all brakes binding

Pass 26 Nov 2019 50,128 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main,next to rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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 15 Jan 2019 48,631 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 48,626 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 42,981 miles

Central Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slight fluffing (5.2.2a)

headlamp aims checked as presented remote adjuster position 1

Fail 17 Jan 2018 42,962 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level front and rear pads 70% worn (3.6.G.1b)

Central Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slight fluffing (5.2.2a)

headlamp aims checked as presented remote adjuster position 1

Pass 12 Jan 2017 38,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 38,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 35,483 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 35,483 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 30,233 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both front tyres on 3mm tread depth

exhaust smoke emissions to low to obtain reading

rear wiper blade split u/s

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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HY62 UBZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HY62 UBZ, 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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HY62 UBZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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