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P9 RUM

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,732 mi
Last recorded142,732 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 RUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 142,732 miles

All suspension is corroded and bushes are perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ones too abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion setting into underside

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 142,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to abs pump and nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (under radiator) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 142,248 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to abs pump and nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (under radiator) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 139,134 miles

Brake pedal has long travel (new brakes)

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Leading to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 139,133 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Leading to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 131,923 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes to ABS pump covered in protective grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 131,922 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn down to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes to ABS pump covered in protective grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 125,331 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe leading to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 125,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn sub frame mounting bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn subframe mounting bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe leading to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 111,562 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn noisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn noisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 111,535 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn noisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn noisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 104,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front rim cracked

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 92,390 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 92,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 69,036 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 61,292 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2016 50,515 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 33,955 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P9 RUM is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 P9 RUM, 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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P9 RUM is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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