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ME12 BUY

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,777 mi
Last recorded55,777 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME12 BUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 55,777 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 51,015 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 47,842 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 44,392 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 40,193 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 36,596 miles

Centre brake light not working

Damage on both side of vehicle

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Lens broken (4.6.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 36,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Broken lens (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Broken lens (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Centre brake light not working

Damage on both side of vehicle

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Lens broken (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 30,791 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel damaged

Offside Front Road wheel damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2018 25,536 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 20,822 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 20,820 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2016 16,763 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 16,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 13,471 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 13,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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ME12 BUY is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ME12 BUY, 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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ME12 BUY is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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