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ST12 BYW

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,103 mi
Last recorded118,103 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 BYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 118,103 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from master cyl to Abs (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2024 112,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes from master cyl feeding ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 112,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes from master cyl feeding ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 110,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 109,404 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2021 107,590 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 107,585 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 103,126 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2020 103,122 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake linings insecure (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering aem (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick separated from lining (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2019 98,928 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 87,267 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 87,267 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 73,729 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 60,103 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 48,518 miles

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

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

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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ST12 BYW is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ST12 BYW, 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 ST12 BYW registered?

ST12 BYW is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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