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OY12 NRJ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

253,005 mi
Last recorded253,005 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 NRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 253,005 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 243,413 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 233,161 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 225,055 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 213,640 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 213,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 205,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 205,328 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 196,322 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear s/frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 186,669 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 186,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 177,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear outer sidewall deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 153,202 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal tread depth 1.6mm, uneven wear on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 127,158 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 95,924 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight condesation on nearside headlamp

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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OY12 NRJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY12 NRJ, 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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OY12 NRJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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