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SH61 WMY

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,729 mi
Last recorded88,729 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 WMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 88,729 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 82,614 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/r shock weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 82,614 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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 front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/r shock weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 79,418 miles

slight play in n/s of steering rack

small split in o/s/f roll bar drop link gaiter

Fail 1 Feb 2024 79,418 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight play in n/s of steering rack

small split in o/s/f roll bar drop link gaiter

Pass 6 Feb 2023 76,723 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 76,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 76,064 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 76,064 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 70,373 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 62,338 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 55,835 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 47,247 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 39,362 miles

slight oil leak gearbox at n.s driveshaft

Fail 23 Jan 2017 39,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight oil leak gearbox at n.s driveshaft

Pass 28 Jan 2016 32,585 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 26,745 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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SH61 WMY is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc 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 SH61 WMY, 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 SH61 WMY registered?

SH61 WMY is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is SH61 WMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 WMY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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