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MV62 RUW

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,523 mi
Last recorded84,523 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 RUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 84,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 May 2025 84,508 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 74,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 May 2024 74,031 miles

Nearside 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 Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 to flexs (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 66,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2023 66,809 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 58,354 miles

Wipers could be more effective

Fail 5 May 2022 58,354 miles

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

Wipers could be more effective

Pass 31 Dec 2020 53,803 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 53,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 47,864 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 42,937 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 36,569 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 30,746 miles

front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 23 Nov 2015 21,731 miles

Front strut top bearings stiff

Fail 23 Nov 2015 21,731 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front strut top bearings stiff

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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MV62 RUW is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MV62 RUW, 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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MV62 RUW is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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