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P50 ACA

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests36 (28 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,799 mi
Last recorded122,799 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 ACA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

28 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 122,799 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 122,797 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Pass 9 Feb 2026 109,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 118,322 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front front fog lamps inop

Fail 3 Mar 2025 118,322 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front front fog lamps inop

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 99,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 112,591 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Fail 28 Feb 2024 112,591 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Pass 8 Feb 2024 92,767 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 106,604 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 106,604 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 85,198 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 15 Feb 2023 85,198 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Mar 2022 99,987 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 75,108 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 74,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2021 96,140 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 66,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2020 92,011 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 92,011 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 61,544 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 58,560 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 82,364 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 51,170 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 73,952 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2017 44,409 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Mar 2017 65,777 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 65,777 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 38,068 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Feb 2016 54,904 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 30,811 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 41,557 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 26,574 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 19,006 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 13,774 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 9,320 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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P50 ACA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Maroon with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P50 ACA, 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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P50 ACA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 October 2012.

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