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SW12 PHJ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,545 mi
Last recorded155,545 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 155,545 miles

Both front floors holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 155,545 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system To rear at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front floors holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 149,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 149,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 145,615 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vertical play at offside front strut top mounting

Fail 5 Aug 2024 145,613 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vertical play at offside front strut top mounting

Pass 15 Aug 2023 142,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Strut top has play

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 138,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Strut top worn

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2021 134,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 134,883 miles

Central Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe has surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 130,291 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 130,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 126,770 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2018 121,502 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 121,502 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 113,447 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 113,441 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 9 Aug 2016 103,040 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 103,040 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight condensation on offside rear fog light lense

Pass 22 May 2015 83,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 PHJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 PHJ, 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 PHJ registered?

SW12 PHJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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