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2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

237,554 mi
Last recorded237,554 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 NBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 237,554 miles

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

Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front sill distorted

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 237,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front sill distorted

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 223,950 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 223,921 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested machpierson strut upper bush collapsed (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill / jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 204,230 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 198,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 179,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2021 167,351 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 153,067 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 153,066 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 148,095 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 148,094 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 130,546 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 130,512 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front tyre approaching wear indicators

Nearside small split in wiper blade

Pass 30 Mar 2016 120,909 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 93,899 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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MK12 NBA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MK12 NBA, 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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MK12 NBA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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