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SD61 OPY

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,403 mi
Last recorded162,403 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 OPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 162,403 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear most bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After flexy pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush casings corroded, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear upper spring cups. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 162,402 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear most bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After flexy pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush casings corroded, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear upper spring cups. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 159,008 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By front sub-frame & fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top spring mounting, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 159,002 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By front sub-frame & fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top spring mounting, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 155,525 miles

Mostly all metal brake pipes covered in grease.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side rear upper spring mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 155,523 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Mostly all metal brake pipes covered in grease.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side rear upper spring mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 152,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At sub-frame. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 152,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At sub-frame. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 148,639 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 145,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 145,507 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 142,638 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 142,636 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 140,135 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 140,135 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 135,067 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 135,067 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 131,271 miles

oil leak at engine

Fail 28 Dec 2016 131,271 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing track rod end (2.4.G.2)

oil leak at engine

Pass 16 Dec 2015 107,396 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 87,328 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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SD61 OPY is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,994cc 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 SD61 OPY, 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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SD61 OPY is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 January 2012.

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