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NL62 ABZ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,815 mi
Last recorded165,815 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 ABZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 165,815 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 158,020 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 148,553 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/ns front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 141,070 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 141,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 138,074 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 138,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 137,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 30 May 2019 133,682 miles

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

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

Offside front brake sticky but not binding

Fail 30 May 2019 133,682 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake sticky but not binding

Pass 19 Apr 2018 126,052 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface of both front discs poor (3.5.1i)

offside front brake sticky and disc discoloured

Pass 14 Apr 2017 121,957 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2017 121,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 118,611 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 118,611 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing siezed (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml is on

Pass 14 Sep 2015 78,415 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 78,415 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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NL62 ABZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NL62 ABZ, 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 NL62 ABZ registered?

NL62 ABZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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