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SW12 GJO

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

292,131 mi
Last recorded292,131 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 GJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 292,131 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes from master to ABS pump, corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe rear most support beams both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides, beam patterns poor but acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most bush area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively rear bar (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both side mounting areas (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 292,131 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes from master to ABS pump, corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe rear most support beams both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides, beam patterns poor but acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most bush area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively rear bar (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both side mounting areas (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 277,304 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 277,303 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 257,149 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 257,149 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 250,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 233,133 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 233,132 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jets blocked. (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal at N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 212,459 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 212,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Handbrake lever stuck forward. (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 182,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs getting thin. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 182,630 miles

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Cable snapped at time of test. (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs getting thin. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 162,546 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe area (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake effort is acceptable but could be better.

Pass 30 Aug 2018 129,107 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 129,107 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheelbearing not tested. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability has excessive movement at the top mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 104,779 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 76,555 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 76,555 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 58,903 miles

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 GJO is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GJO, 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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SW12 GJO is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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