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SJ12 XXP

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

170,691 mi
Last recorded170,691 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 XXP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 170,691 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 157,369 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 152,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted CORRODED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 149,604 miles

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

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 138,117 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 128,712 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 126,171 miles

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 116,499 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 116,499 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure Not correctly seated (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 100,305 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 84,196 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 69,460 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 54,229 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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SJ12 XXP is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SJ12 XXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ12 XXP registered?

SJ12 XXP is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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The MOT history for SJ12 XXP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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