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SB12 HWL

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,862 mi
Last recorded116,862 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 HWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 116,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 116,475 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 116,472 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 111,354 miles

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

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower wing mirror missing

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop plate corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 111,354 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower wing mirror missing

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop plate corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 106,127 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2023 106,126 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 100,794 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2022 100,794 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 97,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 97,289 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 93,356 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 93,356 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working top level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 84,514 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 84,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 74,908 miles

Nearside Front 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 May 2018 74,908 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 66,834 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 66,834 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 57,282 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 46,678 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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SB12 HWL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SB12 HWL, 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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SB12 HWL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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