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SW12 LHA

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,705 mi
Last recorded34,705 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 LHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 34,705 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 26,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 26,590 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 26,567 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 25,654 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 19,834 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 12,349 miles

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

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 12,349 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 10,211 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 8,950 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 8,933 miles

Emissions not tested Due to faulty diesel tester (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 6,775 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 6,579 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 4,792 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 3,698 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle blocking the view of some components

Pass 14 Jul 2015 56 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 LHA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW12 LHA?

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What year was SW12 LHA registered?

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

Is SW12 LHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 LHA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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