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NV12 VSE

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,250 mi
Last recorded70,250 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 VSE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 70,250 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 70,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 69,106 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 69,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2024 68,197 miles

parking brake still has defects , free play at lever and efficiency only just met requirements , further repair required

Fail 7 May 2024 68,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 67,186 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 15 May 2023 67,186 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 66,191 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 63,176 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 60,051 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 60,051 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 57,877 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 57,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 56,118 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2017 49,040 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2017 41,551 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 32,500 miles

both front tyres outer side walls perishing

front wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 24 Mar 2016 32,479 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint top strut bearing worn (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front tyres outer side walls perishing

front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 4 Jun 2015 24,281 miles

front tyres outer side walls starting to perish

rear tyres outer side walls starting to perish

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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NV12 VSE is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NV12 VSE, 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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NV12 VSE is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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