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SH12 URR

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

202,075 mi
Last recorded202,075 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 202,075 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 202,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 188,298 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 175,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear and left to right (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 175,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear and left to right (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 166,268 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jan 2023 166,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 152,462 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE DEVOID ON OUTER EDGE [ 205 / 65 R16C 107 / 105T ]

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE INNER STEERING END

Pass 13 Jan 2021 140,712 miles

OFFSIDE DIFF SEAL LEAKING

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

SIGNS/ SMELL OF NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE OVERHEATING

Pass 9 Jan 2020 127,753 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE DEVOID ON OUTER EDGE / 2MM

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE DEVOID ON OUTER EDGE

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

WIPER ' PARK ' FAULTY

Fail 30 Dec 2019 127,655 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine mounting bracket excessively loose UPPER STABILIZER BRACKET BOLT MISSING / EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE DEVOID ON OUTER EDGE / 2MM

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE DEVOID ON OUTER EDGE

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

WIPER ' PARK ' FAULTY

Pass 15 Jan 2019 113,240 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 113,240 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HEAVY CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 97,275 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 97,275 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 79,632 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 79,632 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 66,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2015 61,303 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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SH12 URR 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 63.2%.

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 SH12 URR, 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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What year was SH12 URR registered?

SH12 URR is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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