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R12 SFB

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,046 mi
Last recorded169,046 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 SFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 169,046 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 169,042 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2025 159,129 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 146,900 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 135,606 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 132,468 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 125,513 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 116,325 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 116,322 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 107,566 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 99,787 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 94,126 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 86,578 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 86,368 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 80,832 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 76,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 70,278 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 60,783 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 51,874 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 46,877 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 46,872 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 37,321 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 25,160 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 12,965 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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R12 SFB is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 72,558 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R12 SFB, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R12 SFB registered?

R12 SFB is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is R12 SFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 SFB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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