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SL12 GZC

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,776 mi
Last recorded81,776 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 GZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 81,776 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 74,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease covered throughout. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower/lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 74,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger behind axle line (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger behind axle line (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease covered throughout. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower/lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 65,751 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 65,751 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 60,548 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 60,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2020 55,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 52,058 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 52,058 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 47,669 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 43,610 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,844 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 35,941 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal soft after fitting of pads

Fail 3 Mar 2015 35,932 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f strutt mount bearing 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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SL12 GZC is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL12 GZC, 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 SL12 GZC registered?

SL12 GZC is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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