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PA09 TES

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,707 mi
Last recorded98,707 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA09 TES
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 98,707 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 98,707 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 2nd row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 85,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Sliding Door Handle Broken

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Middle Row ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess Casing Split (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Starting to Perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare Wheel Carrier Broken & Secured With Cable Ties

Fail 6 Aug 2024 85,422 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Sliding Door Handle Broken

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Middle Row ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Re Fitted Retaining Clips (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess Casing Split (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Starting to Perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare Wheel Carrier Broken & Secured With Cable Ties

Pass 7 Aug 2023 74,147 miles

Nearside sliding door handle broken.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 65,166 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside sliding door handle deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed.

Fail 4 Aug 2022 65,166 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror class damaged, loose. (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside sliding door handle deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed.

Pass 12 Jan 2021 51,585 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 42,415 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 42,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 42,229 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside rear tyre perished and in poor condition

Fail 8 Nov 2018 42,228 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside rear tyre perished and in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2017 36,185 miles

offside front tyre has a large cut on treads but not showing cords and wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2017 36,185 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

offside front tyre has a large cut on treads but not showing cords and wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2016 32,616 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 22,896 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above fuel tank

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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PA09 TES is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PA09 TES, 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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PA09 TES is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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