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VE61 NLV

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,310 mi
Last recorded164,310 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 NLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 164,310 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 164,310 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 154,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 144,331 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 144,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 133,463 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 133,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 129,967 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 122,712 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 114,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin at maximum wear limit of 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Under 2mm and cracking up on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 107,417 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 107,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 11 Dec 2015 86,185 miles

clutch peddal rubber missing

Pass 5 Jan 2015 58,909 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 58,909 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VE61 NLV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc 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 VE61 NLV, 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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VE61 NLV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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