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SD61 ORA

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

151,168 mi
Last recorded151,168 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 ORA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 151,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 151,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 143,501 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 143,500 miles

Central Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 137,191 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under servo (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 137,191 miles

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

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

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under servo (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 133,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 133,763 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 124,986 miles

Check injection light on

Sump corroded slightly

Fail 25 Jan 2022 124,984 miles

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

Check injection light on

Sump corroded slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2021 117,067 miles

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

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

Sump corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2021 117,065 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded From abs unit to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded ABS unit to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded ABS unit to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Sump corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2019 110,884 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 108,395 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 108,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 103,832 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 103,832 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 95,170 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 95,170 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 661,370 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 61,534 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 44,007 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 43,640 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

rear discs worn

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 ORA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 ORA, 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 ORA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 January 2012.

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