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SY12 YMU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

183,510 mi
Last recorded183,510 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 YMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 183,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusty corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack damp

Pass 5 Sep 2025 176,335 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 176,333 miles

Central Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all inop (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 167,068 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 153,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 137,341 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 123,595 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 Nails in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 123,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 Nails in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 106,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 92,365 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 92,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 87,379 miles

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 82,874 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 82,874 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 77,669 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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SY12 YMU 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 73.3%.

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 SY12 YMU, 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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SY12 YMU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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