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MW61 LNC

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,749 mi
Last recorded119,749 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 LNC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 119,749 miles

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

cv joints noisey

Fail 12 Feb 2026 119,749 miles

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

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

cv joints noisey

Pass 28 Jan 2025 113,126 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 113,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 106,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 97,790 miles

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

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 Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 97,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 91,653 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 lamp damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2022 91,652 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2021 86,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 86,597 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 81,787 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 81,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 78,689 miles

Offside Rear lens cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2018 72,549 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 72,549 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 69,166 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 62,267 miles

Nearside inner rack joint has slight play

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 49,356 miles

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

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

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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MW61 LNC is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MW61 LNC, 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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What year was MW61 LNC registered?

MW61 LNC is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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