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LT12 YSS

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

163,848 mi
Last recorded163,848 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 YSS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 163,848 miles

Both front inner and outer drive shaft gaiters perished

Headlamp plastic lenses deteriorated

O/s/r backing plate corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Various body/bumper damage, including the o/s/f door moulding missing

Various stonechips in the windscreen

Fail 28 Nov 2025 163,848 miles

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

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

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

Both front inner and outer drive shaft gaiters perished

Headlamp plastic lenses deteriorated

O/s/r backing plate corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Various body/bumper damage, including the o/s/f door moulding missing

Various stonechips in the windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2024 153,381 miles

Both front inner and outer drive shaft gaiters perished

Drivers seat cushion worn

O/s/r backing plate corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear tyres under inflated

Tow bar electrics socket cap missing but is disconnected

Various body/bumper damage, including the o/s/f door moulding missing

Various stonechips in the windscreen

n/s/f fog light insecure and not working

Fail 15 Nov 2024 153,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front inner and outer drive shaft gaiters perished

Drivers seat cushion worn

O/s/r backing plate corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear tyres under inflated

Tow bar electrics socket cap missing but is disconnected

Various body/bumper damage, including the o/s/f door moulding missing

Various stonechips in the windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2023 146,272 miles

Both front outer drive shaft gaiters perished

Both front top strut mountings slightly rough in operation

Drivers seat cushion worn

O/s/r backing plate corroded

Rear brake disc surfaces worn/corroded

Tow bar electrics socket cap missing but is disconnected

Various body/bumper damage

Various stonechips in the windscreen

Fail 14 Nov 2023 146,272 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door moulding clips (Jagged) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Both front outer drive shaft gaiters perished

Both front top strut mountings slightly rough in operation

Drivers seat cushion worn

N/s washer jet blocked

O/s/r backing plate corroded

Rear brake disc surfaces worn/corroded

Tow bar electrics socket cap missing but is disconnected

Various body/bumper damage

Various stonechips in the windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2022 138,379 miles

various body/bumper damage

various stonechips in the windscreen

Both front outer drive shaft gaiters perished

O/S/R backing plate corroded

both front top strut mountings slightly rough in operation

drivers seat cushion worn

tow bar electrics socket cap missing but is disconnected

Fail 25 Nov 2022 138,379 miles

Both front outer drive shaft gaiters perished

O/S/R backing plate corroded

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

both front top strut mountings slightly rough in operation

drivers seat cushion worn

tow bar electrics socket cap missing but is disconnected

various body/bumper damage

various stonechips in the windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2021 128,286 miles

O/S/R backing plate corroded

both front top strut mountings slightly rough in operation

brake discs are worn/lipped but all the brake pads are OK

condensation in the rear fog light unit

drivers seat cushion worn

tow bar electrics socket cap missing but is disconnected

various body/bumper damage

various stonechips in the windscreen

Fail 2 Nov 2021 128,286 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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))

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

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

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

O/S/R backing plate corroded

both front top strut mountings slightly rough in operation

condensation in the rear fog light unit

drivers seat cushion worn

rear brake pads are 80% worn and the brake discs are worn/lipped

tow bar electrics socket cap missing but is disconnected

various body/bumper damage

various stonechips in the windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2020 121,591 miles

drivers seat cushion worn

o/s/f top suspension strut mounting noisy/worn

rear brake pads 60% worn , brake disc surfaces worn/corroded

towing socket cover broken

various body and bumper damage

various stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 25 Nov 2020 121,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

drivers seat cushion worn

o/s/f top suspension strut mounting noisy/worn

o/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

rear brake pads 60% worn , brake disc surfaces worn/corroded

towing socket cover broken

various body and bumper damage

various stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 24 May 2019 108,319 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 108,319 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 97,326 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,890 miles

Headlamp masks fitted

N/s/r tyre worn to 1.6 mm legal limit!

Rear door child locks in operation

Rear seat belt checked with child seats fitted

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 6 Apr 2017 85,890 miles

Headlamp masks fitted

N/s/r tyre worn to 1.6 mm legal limit!

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

Rear door child locks in operation

Rear seat belt checked with child seats fitted

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,090 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 75,088 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure outer (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 63,206 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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LT12 YSS is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,994cc 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 LT12 YSS, 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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LT12 YSS is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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