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PO12 YJW

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,564 mi
Last recorded138,564 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 YJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 138,564 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 129,942 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 129,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 120,096 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 120,096 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 110,235 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 99,512 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 87,455 miles

brake pipes rusting

front screen chipped

both front top suspension bushes/ bearings stiff o/s/f slight up and down movement

Fail 22 Dec 2020 87,455 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))

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

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

both front top suspension bushes/ bearings stiff o/s/f slight up and down movement

brake pipes rusting

front screen chipped

Pass 24 Dec 2019 76,240 miles

child seat fitted centre front seat

front screen chipped

n/s/r tyre worn

top suspension bearings worn

Fail 19 Dec 2019 76,111 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted centre front seat

front screen chipped

n/s/r tyre worn

top suspension bearings worn

Pass 29 Nov 2018 63,861 miles

screen chipped bottom swivels starting to wear oth front top suspension bush bearings starting to wear brake discs worn rear tyres worn

Fail 29 Nov 2018 63,861 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

screen chipped bottom swivels starting to wear oth front top suspension bush bearings starting to wear brake discs worn rear tyres worn

Pass 17 Nov 2017 52,985 miles

pads worn brake pipes rusty top suspension bearings startingv to wear screen chipped

Fail 17 Nov 2017 52,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

pads worn brake pipes rusty top suspension bearings startingv to wear screen chipped

Pass 27 Oct 2016 43,844 miles

slight chip in front screen

Pass 12 Nov 2015 33,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 28,250 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 28,250 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 YJW is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YJW, 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 YJW is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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