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R33 SJD

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,529 mi
Last recorded147,529 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 SJD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 147,529 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front lower o/s sub frame support arm bent.

slight free play detected in the steering rack n/s/f.

Fail 6 Nov 2025 147,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along trailing arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush drift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along trailing arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush drift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front lower o/s sub frame support arm bent.

slight free play detected in the steering rack n/s/f.

Pass 4 Nov 2024 139,358 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 134,020 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 128,522 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 121,223 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 121,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 117,858 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 115,343 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 102,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R33 SJD is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R33 SJD, 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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R33 SJD is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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