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SO61 AVY

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,420 mi
Last recorded143,420 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 AVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 143,420 miles

Bolt sheared on spare carrier ; tied up on that side

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to rear calipers & front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Slightly Chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside outer CV boot deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2021 143,416 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Position lamp not working Both sides front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear sections of both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bolt sheared on spare carrier ; tied up on that side

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to rear calipers & front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside outer CV boot deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2020 119,279 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 119,276 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired trailing arm to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached strut top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 98,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 79,703 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 58,780 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 43,070 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 21,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SO61 AVY is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SO61 AVY, 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 SO61 AVY registered?

SO61 AVY is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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