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MU55 WAY

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

153,514 mi
Last recorded153,514 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU55 WAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 153,514 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front spring not mounted correctly

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 153,513 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front spring not mounted correctly

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 150,084 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower rear rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated and affecting pattern and intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section from rear flexi along trailing arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just reached minimum requirement (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 150,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel sinks to floor under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower rear rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated and affecting pattern and intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section from rear flexi along trailing arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 144,627 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/f slight lag in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front coil spring not seated correctly

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose running inside of o/s/r trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r slight lag in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 144,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn loaded and using shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn loaded and using shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/f slight lag in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front coil spring not seated correctly

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose running inside of o/s/r trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r slight lag in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 139,681 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly mounted in strut

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from first flexi along trailing arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 139,679 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly mounted in strut

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from first flexi along trailing arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides low efficiency 18% overall (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 131,804 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 131,802 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across to the nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 125,940 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 125,934 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front of abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 119,686 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on edges

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 119,686 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both tyres wearing on edges

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 112,761 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 112,759 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 100,651 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 88,072 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 88,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 72,583 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 72,583 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)

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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MU55 WAY is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 MU55 WAY, 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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MU55 WAY is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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