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SA12 VAH

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,656 mi
Last recorded134,656 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 134,656 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 134,656 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 125,597 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 125,597 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 114,285 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 114,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 96,143 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 76,898 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 76,898 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 59,841 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Handbrake just met minimum requirements at 17% efficiency.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily corroded/pitted. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rails corroded in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper blade scratches to windscreen. Not affecting drivers view at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 59,831 miles

Brake cable damaged Handbrake cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Cable broken (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Rear axle stabiliser bar, nearside bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rails corroded in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper blade scratches to windscreen. Not affecting drivers view at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 56,458 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 48,416 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 48,416 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 40,775 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 32,540 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 24,834 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 VAH is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc 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 SA12 VAH, 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 SA12 VAH registered?

SA12 VAH is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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