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ML12 UPE

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

167,766 mi
Last recorded167,766 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 UPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 167,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 167,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (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))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 156,688 miles

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

Offside sill step loose

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 156,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside sill step loose

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 145,389 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 145,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 134,938 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 134,938 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 125,720 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 122,706 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 112,505 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 112,422 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 100,153 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 100,153 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 90,175 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 90,173 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 79,721 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 79,721 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 48,666 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 48,664 miles

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

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

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

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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ML12 UPE is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc 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 ML12 UPE, 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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ML12 UPE is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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