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MT12 XYU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,588 mi
Last recorded71,588 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 XYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 71,588 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front strut top bearing/mounting worn

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

Offside Front strut top bearing/mounting worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Jun 2026 71,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front strut top bearing/mounting worn

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

Offside Front strut top bearing/mounting worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Jun 2025 65,960 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 65,960 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Leaking fluid (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability Top strut mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 62,543 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mounting/bearing worn

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 62,543 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mounting/bearing worn

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 58,782 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Bonnet secondary retaining device excessively deteriorated/defective

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 58,792 miles

Emissions unable to be completed No rpm available No emission recorded (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 54,322 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 54,322 miles

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

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 50,129 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper strut top bush wear

Nearside Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut top bush wear

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jun 2021 50,128 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper strut top bush wear

Nearside Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut top bush wear

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2020 45,205 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked/broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 45,205 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases behind catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty intermittently working (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked/broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 40,208 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 40,208 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 34,145 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 34,145 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front cv joint covers insecure and leaking badly

Pass 21 Jun 2017 29,184 miles

Nearside Front seat belt buckle slightly damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2017 29,184 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front seat belt buckle slightly damaged

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 24,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 24,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 18,137 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 18,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XYU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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