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MV12 BXL

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,520 mi
Last recorded69,520 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 BXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 69,520 miles

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

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

rear sub frame coorrode

Fail 17 Oct 2025 69,520 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

rear sub frame coorrode

Pass 15 Oct 2024 65,491 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2024 65,491 miles

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

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 60,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 56,199 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 56,119 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 52,682 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 52,681 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 51,770 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 48,659 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 45,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to abs pump x4 brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 May 2019 45,642 miles

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

NSF steering rack end has play, recommend further checks

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to abs pump x4 brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 May 2018 42,193 miles

cv grease leaking front driveshafts

Fail 2 May 2018 42,193 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

cv grease leaking front driveshafts

Pass 26 Apr 2017 38,143 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 38,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 34,760 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 34,760 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 30,931 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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MV12 BXL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MV12 BXL, 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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MV12 BXL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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