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LB12 DHJ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

209,070 mi
Last recorded209,070 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 DHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 209,070 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre stop lamp inoperative

Fail 10 Jan 2025 208,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slower to increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 20 Jan 2024 195,997 miles

Nearside Inner rack arm balljoint slight play

Nearside screen poor

Fail 16 Jan 2024 195,917 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner rack arm balljoint slight play

Nearside screen poor

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 181,449 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 168,669 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 168,659 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 157,989 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 157,851 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury o/s front wheel trim damaged sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low not set (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 142,445 miles

front pads worn

Fail 16 Jan 2020 142,445 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front pads worn

Pass 18 Jan 2019 123,928 miles

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

Front pads worn uneven low o/s

Fail 17 Jan 2019 123,913 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road zone a (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front pads worn uneven low o/s

Pass 9 Jan 2018 98,690 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 48,406 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 43,111 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 43,111 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LB12 DHJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LB12 DHJ, 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 LB12 DHJ registered?

LB12 DHJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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