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LB12 TXF

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,326 mi
Last recorded142,326 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 TXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 142,326 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 142,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Wipers poor

Pass 17 Dec 2024 127,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded in a few places (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant reservoir on minimum

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

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

Headlight aim adjusted

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

Nearside Front Strut top mount appears slightly lifted - no play in mount

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Marginal pass (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Strut top mount appears lifted and off centre - no play found in mount

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Marginal pass (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 127,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded in a few places (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant reservoir on minimum

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

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

Headlight aim adjusted

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

Nearside Front Strut top mount appears slightly lifted - no play in mount

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Marginal pass (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Marginal pass (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Strut top mount appears lifted and off centre - no play found in mount

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Marginal pass (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 112,529 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 112,501 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 101,606 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 101,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white - replace bulb - 581 bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 90,229 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 71,128 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 71,103 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 67,581 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 67,581 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 60,728 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 60,728 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 58,001 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 50,480 miles

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

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 TXF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TXF, 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 TXF registered?

LB12 TXF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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