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SC61 EBV

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,325 mi
Last recorded177,325 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC61 EBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 177,325 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 177,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2025 175,554 miles

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 175,491 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 169,973 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 and scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 169,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 and scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 163,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 156,200 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 148,094 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 148,092 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 141,930 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 135,221 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 134,390 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 134,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 115,346 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 91,606 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 70,275 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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SC61 EBV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SC61 EBV, 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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SC61 EBV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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