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NJ12 ZRO

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,823 mi
Last recorded132,823 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 ZRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 132,823 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 123,652 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 123,652 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 114,531 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 107,959 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 107,959 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 101,578 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 101,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 93,396 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 84,175 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 84,175 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 71,465 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 64,338 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 54,754 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 40,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 40,289 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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NJ12 ZRO is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ12 ZRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NJ12 ZRO?

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What year was NJ12 ZRO registered?

NJ12 ZRO is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is NJ12 ZRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ12 ZRO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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