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SA12 UZL

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,311 mi
Last recorded97,311 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 UZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 97,311 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 97,297 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2025 90,203 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 84,498 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 84,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2022 77,383 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 77,306 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inside face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing coming off and cable corroding (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake disc shield rusted through

Pass 25 Nov 2021 70,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake only just meets minimum requirement at 16%

Fail 25 Nov 2021 70,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake only just meets minimum requirement at 16%

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 62,745 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 62,628 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear slight lag on service brake

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 56,018 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 46,781 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 38,935 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 32,283 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 25,421 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 UZL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UZL, 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 UZL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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