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J14 OLV

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

135,697 mi
Last recorded135,697 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 OLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 135,697 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 135,697 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 131,469 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 127,337 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 127,316 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51. see results printout. (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen VIN plate obscured.

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jul 2023 125,134 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 125,134 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 121,617 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 115,443 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 115,391 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 111,112 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 111,111 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 105,897 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 105,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Upper stop lamp inop

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 94,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 94,254 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear box driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 77,209 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 59,348 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 44,879 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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J14 OLV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc 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 J14 OLV, 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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J14 OLV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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