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LC12 TXZ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

170,910 mi
Last recorded170,910 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 TXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 170,910 miles

o/s/f tyre's heavy inner edge worn

wear to o/s/f top shock mount

Fail 29 Jul 2025 170,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn replaced link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side de-seized park brake lever (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h4 bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre's heavy inner edge worn

wear to o/s/f top shock mount

Pass 2 Aug 2024 162,478 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level bulb inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

inner edge wear to o/s/f tyre

n/s/r indicator starting to show white light

Fail 1 Aug 2024 162,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault n/s/f broken wire (1.6 (b))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear unit damaged to excess (3.3 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level bulb inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

inner edge wear to o/s/f tyre

n/s/r indicator starting to show white light

Fail 18 Jul 2024 162,060 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 147,019 miles

n/s/r tyre's low on outer edge 2mm

slight inner tracking arm play to both fronts

wear to both front anti roll bar D rubbers

Fail 30 Jun 2023 147,018 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing replaced cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre's low on outer edge 2mm

slight inner tracking arm play to both fronts

wear to both front anti roll bar D rubbers

Pass 7 Jul 2022 133,432 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 133,432 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working replaced 2x 501 capless bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced 2x wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 104,056 miles

Nearside Front wishbone back bush deteriorated

Offside Front track rod end wear

Pass 8 Apr 2019 89,839 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 89,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 77,559 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 64,515 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2016 52,057 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 40,821 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 40,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LC12 TXZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 LC12 TXZ, 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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LC12 TXZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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