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SV12 DXH

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,486 mi
Last recorded118,486 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 DXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 118,486 miles

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

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

Offside Lower mirror missing

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

Rear axle and components corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2026 118,478 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 116,654 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 110,348 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 110,348 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 101,763 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 93,759 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 87,810 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 87,810 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 65,057 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 65,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 52,146 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 52,140 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe and frayed parking brake cable (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 of 2 from master cylinder to A B S unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged excessively frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system 1 of 2 from master cylinder to A B S unit (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake cable corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 51,913 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 of 2 pipes from master cylinder to a.b.s unit (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front discs worn and rusty around edges

Fail 30 Jan 2018 51,907 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brake discs corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 of 2 pipes from master cylinder to a.b.s unit (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front discs worn and rusty around edges

Pass 6 Feb 2017 41,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs rusty around edges

Pass 17 Jul 2015 27,297 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 27,291 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SV12 DXH is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SV12 DXH, 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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SV12 DXH is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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