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SW12 HZG

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,779 mi
Last recorded90,779 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 HZG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 90,779 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 82,921 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 82,257 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Underbody has corrected areas

Fail 22 Feb 2024 82,253 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Underbody has corrected areas

Pass 13 May 2022 72,218 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2022 72,192 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 58,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 58,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 36,854 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 36,048 miles

EML light stays on

Front both sides tyres slightly damaged around tread

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also worn on outer edge ()

Nearside Rear spare wheel carrier bolt not holding carrier

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

main handbrake cable corroded at rear

Fail 27 Sep 2017 36,036 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer clip broken (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure clip broken blade also slightly deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

EML light stays on

Front both sides tyres slightly damaged around tread

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also worn on outer edge ()

Nearside Rear spare wheel carrier bolt not holding carrier

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

main handbrake cable corroded at rear

Pass 23 Sep 2016 31,456 miles

Front Front brake discs corroded

Front Rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 27,313 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 27,310 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 27,310 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 HZG is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HZG, 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 HZG registered?

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

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