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LO12 VUC

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,572 mi
Last recorded132,572 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 VUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 132,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 121,949 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2024 116,885 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 116,885 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 110,964 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2023 110,964 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 105,315 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 103,392 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 101,035 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 98,336 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 94,155 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 78,513 miles

O/S./F top mount/shock play

Fail 15 Aug 2017 78,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S./F top mount/shock play

Pass 17 Aug 2016 51,612 miles

front brake pads wearing low approx 3-4mm

rear brake pads are wearing low approx 5mm

various cuts in all tyre treads

Fail 17 Aug 2016 51,612 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

front brake pads wearing low approx 3-4mm

rear brake pads are wearing low approx 5mm

various cuts in all tyre treads

Pass 25 Jul 2015 19,905 miles

Hazard switch intermittantly works

Fail 25 Jul 2015 19,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Hazard switch intermittantly works

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 VUC is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver 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 LO12 VUC, 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 LO12 VUC registered?

LO12 VUC is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is LO12 VUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 VUC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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