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PO12 DYV

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

229,915 mi
Last recorded229,915 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 DYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 229,915 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 229,915 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 229,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 218,171 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 217,989 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 209,186 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 197,278 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 187,782 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 187,541 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 187,456 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 179,701 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 178,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 158,417 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 141,289 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 132,229 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 132,204 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Fail 24 Nov 2016 132,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint linkage loose (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

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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PO12 DYV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 PO12 DYV, 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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PO12 DYV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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