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LD12 XSR

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,162 mi
Last recorded164,162 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 XSR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 164,162 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 144,969 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 118,873 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 112,193 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Worn and play (BORDERLINE) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare wheel missing from carrier

Fail 16 Jan 2023 112,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Hose wasn't located correctly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Worn and play (BORDERLINE) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare wheel missing from carrier

Pass 24 Aug 2021 101,652 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 101,652 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 92,571 miles

offside front macpherson strut top mounting is worn but not excessive enough to fail

spare missing

Fail 4 Aug 2020 92,571 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

spare missing

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

high level brake light not working

offside front macpherson strut top mounting is worn but not excessive enough to fail

Pass 24 May 2019 85,546 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 77,188 miles

Nearside Front fog light broken

Nearside Rear tyre uneven tread wear & puncture 205/65/16c

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 77,155 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 67,800 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 67,765 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 56,425 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 40,990 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 40,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LD12 XSR 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 LD12 XSR, 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 LD12 XSR registered?

LD12 XSR is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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