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SH12 URM

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

329,424 mi
Last recorded329,424 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 URM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 329,424 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 329,424 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 323,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under tray cover fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2023 323,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under tray cover fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2022 314,126 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 270,578 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth & Rear reverse light lense cracked

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen has a stone chip

Fail 2 Nov 2021 270,578 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth & Rear reverse light lense cracked

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen has a stone chip

Fail 27 Oct 2021 270,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear reverse light lense cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2020 222,150 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 222,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 178,254 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 160,406 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 160,406 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 145,613 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 145,613 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 125,076 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 125,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 95,225 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 95,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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SH12 URM is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 SH12 URM, 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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SH12 URM is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 June 2012.

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