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M999 COG

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,233 mi
Last recorded131,233 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM999 COG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 131,233 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 131,230 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 117,891 miles

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

Rear Lower spare wheel carrier badly corroded,

Pass 10 Mar 2023 100,384 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear spare wheel carrier corroded,

Fail 10 Mar 2023 100,382 miles

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight lose of grease, (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear spare wheel carrier corroded,

Pass 11 Mar 2022 92,083 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 82,589 miles

front brake pads worn to excess

rear tyres worn to excess

Pass 16 Mar 2020 79,138 miles

o/s/r tyre 75% worn

Pass 1 Mar 2019 74,396 miles

slight damage to front number plate,o/s/f tyre has slight wear on outer edge,

slight wind screen damage in two places,

Pass 15 Jan 2018 69,489 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 69,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 56,515 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 35,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M999 COG is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M999 COG, 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 M999 COG registered?

M999 COG is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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The MOT history for M999 COG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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