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ML62 ZFU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,366 mi
Last recorded151,366 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 ZFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2026 151,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 142,057 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 142,057 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 133,127 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 116,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 101,457 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 101,457 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 91,143 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 74,165 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 57,827 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 55,767 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 44,369 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 33,008 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 33,008 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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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ML62 ZFU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ML62 ZFU, 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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ML62 ZFU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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