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SW12 BYU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

132,831 mi
Last recorded132,831 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 BYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 132,831 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 132,721 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing Mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 104,493 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 104,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 90,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 89,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from join over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from join over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 78,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2021

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OSF/OSR/NSR 205/65R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 71,265 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 2mm 205/65R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 71,265 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 2mm 205/65R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 62,278 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 54,786 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 54,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 48,703 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 48,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 42,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

n/s/mirror broken

plate at throttle pedal missing

Fail 18 Jul 2016 42,696 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

n/s/mirror broken

plate at throttle pedal missing

Pass 18 May 2015 31,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

movement in rack

n/side front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/side front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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SW12 BYU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SW12 BYU, 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 SW12 BYU registered?

SW12 BYU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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