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PN62 BJU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

278,193 mi
Last recorded278,193 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN62 BJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 278,193 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 278,193 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 278,187 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn bush has excessive wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn bush has excessive wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing a white light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Seat belt installation anchorage insecure second row seat belt anchor insecure (10.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip fitted to top of screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 269,019 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 269,019 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 257,693 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 257,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 226,587 miles

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

front and rear tyres are different widths

Fail 18 Sep 2018 226,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear tyres are different widths

Pass 19 Sep 2017 189,463 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 150,142 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 114,324 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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PN62 BJU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PN62 BJU, 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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PN62 BJU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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