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LN12 YMH

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

160,032 mi
Last recorded160,032 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 YMH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 160,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of front to rear in clip. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also cut in tread. ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread STRONG ADVISE. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Body panel slightly loose Wheel arch liner. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Spare wheel carrier corroded.

Fail 24 Nov 2025 160,030 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRONG ADVISE. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of front to rear in clip. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also cut in tread. ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread STRONG ADVISE. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Body panel slightly loose Wheel arch liner. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Spare wheel carrier corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2024 154,457 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Several. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STRONG ADVISE. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRONG ADVISE. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In chassis clip near axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp housing has damage and a sharp edge (within body line and unlikely to cause an injury).

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch liner loose.

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 154,457 miles

Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Several. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STRONG ADVISE. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRONG ADVISE. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In chassis clip near axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp housing has damage and a sharp edge (within body line and unlikely to cause an injury).

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch liner loose.

Rear Parking brake effort only just achieved.

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 146,480 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 146,480 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel insecure Drivers Door trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 140,127 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp cluster lens has slight damage

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 140,127 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp cluster lens has slight damage

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 131,947 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 131,945 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecurely clipped. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front STRONG ADVISE: Brake pedal soft.

Pass 29 Oct 2020 122,690 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 122,686 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 115,158 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 115,158 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 108,309 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Oct 2018 108,307 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2017 102,832 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 102,830 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

HANDBRAKE FAILURE DURING BRAKE TEST

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 97,639 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 70,453 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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LN12 YMH is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LN12 YMH, 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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LN12 YMH is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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