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P12 COG

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,776 mi
Last recorded118,776 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 COG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 118,776 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 114,740 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 5 Feb 2024 108,990 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 5 Feb 2024 108,990 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog light not working

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 104,080 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 100,928 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 100,926 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 98,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both middle sections of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 93,561 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 93,560 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 89,856 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 82,987 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 77,029 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 68,518 miles

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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P12 COG is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P12 COG, 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 P12 COG registered?

P12 COG is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is P12 COG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P12 COG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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