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S555 LJL

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,449 mi
Last recorded152,449 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 LJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 152,449 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 149,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 149,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 143,568 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 142,132 miles

1, park brake efficiency is met

Fail 10 Oct 2022 142,132 miles

1, park brake efficiency is met

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 135,632 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 130,143 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 130,143 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 128,102 miles

Front windscreen cracked

Fail 7 Aug 2019 128,096 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front windscreen cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2018 123,872 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 108,271 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 108,271 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 78,874 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 53,940 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2015 53,940 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S555 LJL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S555 LJL, 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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What year was S555 LJL registered?

S555 LJL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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