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ST62 AEC

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,063 mi
Last recorded168,063 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 AEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 168,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going to abs unit underside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2025 168,061 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going to abs unit underside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 164,746 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 164,754 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust snap (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust snaped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Power steering ram leaking o/s/f n/s/f leaking from power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f n/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers missing shock snapped (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s/f n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/f n/s/f ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/r n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 152,835 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 152,831 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Bulb flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 133,192 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f and n/s/f sills damaged / oil leak / sump corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2021 123,518 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

sills damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2020 113,822 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

park brake 16 %

Fail 4 Feb 2020 113,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

park brake 16 %

Pass 8 Feb 2019 96,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 96,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 82,799 miles

Nearside Rear Park brake cables slightly corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 82,799 miles

Nearside Rear Park brake cables slightly corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 72,818 miles

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

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

manufacturer fitted under-trays obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2015 59,225 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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ST62 AEC is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ST62 AEC, 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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ST62 AEC is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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