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SA12 UZF

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,201 mi
Last recorded169,201 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 UZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 169,201 miles

Front wishbone n/s mild steel o/s cast

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisey (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 166,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper attachment bracket worn (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 166,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper attachment bracket worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 159,862 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 145,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 132,465 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 115,425 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 115,425 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 98,813 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 98,813 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 83,538 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 68,756 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 52,513 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 42,229 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,655 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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SA12 UZF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA12 UZF, 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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SA12 UZF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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