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M17 AWR

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,629 mi
Last recorded84,629 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 AWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 84,629 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 81,182 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2025 81,182 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 22 May 2024 77,194 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 73,487 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

oil leak ( transmission )

Fail 17 May 2023 73,485 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating vehicle requires replacement brake discs/brake pads (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

oil leak ( transmission )

Pass 13 Apr 2022 67,273 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 67,273 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 63,202 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 63,199 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently Release mechanism faulty (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 58,704 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 48,161 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded in places

Fail 26 Mar 2019 48,159 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded in places

Pass 16 Apr 2018 42,135 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 42,132 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 32,638 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 32,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release PRS (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 31,855 miles

Centre Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 29,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pads wearing

Pass 10 Dec 2014 24,847 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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M17 AWR is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M17 AWR, 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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M17 AWR is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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