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MT12 HRJ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,097 mi
Last recorded175,097 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 HRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 175,097 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 175,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 172,140 miles

Advise Surface corrosion to all brake discs due to standing

Nearside Front Advise Slight movement / Stiffness to strut top mount

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 172,137 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Advise Surface corrosion to all brake discs due to standing

Nearside Front Advise Slight movement / Stiffness to strut top mount

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

Pass 31 May 2024 158,999 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 158,998 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 136,214 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 122,807 miles

Offside Front Advise crack with windscreen but is acceptable

Fail 23 May 2022 122,806 miles

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

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))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Advise crack with windscreen but is acceptable

Pass 21 May 2021 117,258 miles

Advise stone chip to windscreen

Offside Front Advise slight play in steering rack end

Fail 19 May 2021 117,267 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x mains corroded over tank to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Advise stone chip to windscreen

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

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

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

Offside Front Advise slight play in steering rack end

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

Pass 12 May 2020 96,596 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 84,161 miles

Advise deterioration to front and rear number plates

Advise surface corrosion to 2 x main brake pipes in clips by tank

Fail 30 May 2019 84,161 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres are worn just above 1.6mm

Advise deterioration to front and rear number plates

Advise surface corrosion to 2 x main brake pipes in clips by tank

Pass 31 May 2018 66,421 miles

Advise O/S/F Strut top mount slightly stiff

Fail 30 May 2018 66,420 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Advise O/S/F Strut top mount slightly stiff

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 48,422 miles

Advise slight deterioration to rear number plate

Offside Front Strut top mount

Fail 23 May 2017 48,421 miles

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

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

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

Advise slight deterioration to rear number plate

Offside Front Strut top mount

Pass 13 May 2016 43,758 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 43,758 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 38,688 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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MT12 HRJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MT12 HRJ, 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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MT12 HRJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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