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N444 AYN

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,409 mi
Last recorded123,409 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN444 AYN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 123,409 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights misted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front outer cv gator leaking from securing clip

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 123,408 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights misted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front outer cv gator leaking from securing clip

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 117,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 117,196 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pipe leak (1.2.1 (g))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 109,788 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 109,786 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 105,050 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 105,050 miles

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

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

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

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 100,726 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 100,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 98,280 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 87,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 69,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 69,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 69,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 51,079 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 29,468 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 27,050 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 27,050 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 19,568 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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N444 AYN is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc 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 N444 AYN, 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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N444 AYN is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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