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JU12 COL

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,639 mi
Last recorded117,639 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU12 COL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 117,639 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and associated arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front subframe rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting tow bar and associated areas (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 117,632 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded full length (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component insecurely attached subframe stabilizer (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and associated arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front subframe rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting tow bar and associated areas (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 112,644 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle is corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2024 112,600 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2023 106,768 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear offside & nearside brake pipes

front offside inner wing brake pipe corroded

offside main brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2023 106,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

corrosion to rear offside & nearside brake pipes

front offside inner wing brake pipe corroded

offside main brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2022 99,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 99,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 91,600 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 86,916 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 86,916 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 79,403 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 71,262 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Above Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 62,611 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 54,327 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 54,327 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2016 46,448 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 46,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2015 38,800 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 25,965 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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JU12 COL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JU12 COL, 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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JU12 COL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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