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S16 DYJ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,502 mi
Last recorded150,502 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 DYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 150,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes corroded from abs pump to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 139,423 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 129,551 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 121,716 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 117,239 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 117,178 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 111,727 miles

Engine mount bush slightly perished

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Jan 2021 111,727 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Engine mount bush slightly perished

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jul 2019 103,202 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 91,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 80,551 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 May 2017 80,551 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2016 70,158 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in steering inner rack joints

Fail 4 Jun 2016 70,158 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in steering inner rack joints

Pass 15 May 2015 59,668 miles

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

emissions undetected peak, too low to produce printout

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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S16 DYJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S16 DYJ, 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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S16 DYJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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