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RO12 SWU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

270,072 mi
Last recorded270,072 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 SWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 270,072 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2024 270,072 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2023 252,869 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 252,869 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bearing mount (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 252,586 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides, (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting, (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 252,579 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides heavy corrosion (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting, (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 252,266 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Of, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 221,577 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 199,968 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 169,540 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Apr 2016 138,330 miles

Items removed from windscreen prior to inspection

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 112,210 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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RO12 SWU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO12 SWU, 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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RO12 SWU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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