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JA53 CHR

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,484 mi
Last recorded66,484 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA53 CHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 66,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 59,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 51,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 45,762 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 37,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tail light lens cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2022 37,914 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tail light lens cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2021 31,045 miles

Offside Rear light lens cracked/holed

Pass 27 Aug 2020 23,618 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 23,577 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall and sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also inner and edges ripping up 205/656/R16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 15,684 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 12,018 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 12,018 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp cracked with sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 9,725 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Dec 2015 7,862 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

play in steering rack inner joints

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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JA53 CHR is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JA53 CHR, 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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What year was JA53 CHR registered?

JA53 CHR is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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