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SW62 GXS

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,609 mi
Last recorded84,609 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 GXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 84,609 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2026 84,609 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 May 2025 78,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 75,586 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 75,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2024 75,392 miles

Central Brake cable damaged Cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to broken exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face of both n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Underside at the ABS pump going to front. (CORRODED PIPES MARKED IN YELLOW ) (1.1.11 (c))

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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rubber boot also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Upper mount/bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 68,308 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 68,305 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 60,658 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 49,449 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 49,449 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn TOP STRUT MOUNTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play TOP STRUT MOUNTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 43,578 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted.

Fail 12 Mar 2020 43,574 miles

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

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

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear. (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four. (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Apr 2019 39,760 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 39,759 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 split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 32,958 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear. (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 May 2018 32,958 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear. (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 26,275 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2016 17,352 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 14,972 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 14,970 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 14,645 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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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SW62 GXS is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SW62 GXS, 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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SW62 GXS is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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