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LO12 EAY

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

196,987 mi
Last recorded196,987 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 EAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2026 196,987 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front strut top mounts slightly deteriorated and noise

Slight play in front anti-roll bar centre bushes

Slight play in nearside front track rod end ball joint

Slight play in nearside front track rod inner joint

Pass 24 Jul 2025 188,302 miles

Offside front outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside front wheel rim slightly distorted on inner edge

Offside rear tyre perished/damaged on outer side wall

Slight play in front anti--roll bar centre bushes

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 188,302 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake discs in poor condition

Offside front outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside front wheel rim slightly distorted on inner edge

Offside rear tyre perished/damaged on outer side wall

Slight play in front anti--roll bar centre bushes

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 174,239 miles

Rear brake discs in slightly poor condition

Rear brake imbalance 30%

Slight play in front anti-roll bar centre bushes

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 174,222 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear axle forward bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear wheel rim slightly distorted

Rear brake discs in slightly poor condition

Rear brake imbalance 30%

Slight play in front anti-roll bar centre bushes

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 161,400 miles

Slight play in front anti-roll bar centre bushes

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 147,868 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 137,806 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 129,639 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 119,665 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 106,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has light outer sidewall damage.

Nearside Front Wheel buckled.

Fail 26 Jul 2018 106,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has light outer sidewall damage.

Nearside Front Wheel buckled.

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 95,204 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 95,203 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 92,111 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 73,298 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 73,298 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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LO12 EAY 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 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 LO12 EAY, 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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LO12 EAY is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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