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NL62 ACU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,728 mi
Last recorded180,728 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2026 180,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underbody covered by sealant

Fail 10 Feb 2026 180,516 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2025 156,889 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 151,178 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn badly outer edge

Fail 26 Feb 2024 151,171 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn badly outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2023 147,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2023 147,227 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2022 141,762 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 138,006 miles

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

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

movement in n/s rack arm

o/s front disc corroded

o/s n/s rear inner pads worn

Pass 9 Mar 2020 131,494 miles

o/s front inner pad worn

o/s n/s rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 29 Mar 2019 126,493 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear tyre worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres on 2mm

Fail 29 Mar 2019 126,492 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective steering column upper mounting insercure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear tyre worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres on 2mm

Pass 10 Apr 2018 121,148 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise movement in n/s rack arm

Fail 9 Apr 2018 121,143 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise movement in n/s rack arm

Pass 22 Apr 2017 116,048 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 116,048 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 104,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread and worn inner (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine management light on and emmission control warning

n/s/f flexible brake hose insecure and chafing on strut

slight movement at top column mounting

Pass 23 Sep 2015 76,555 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)

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

damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

wiper blades in poor condition

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 ACU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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