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VU12 TSX

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,556 mi
Last recorded137,556 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 TSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 137,556 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 136,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 120,584 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 117,426 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper mounts (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 117,426 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper mounts (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 106,793 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop n/w (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Slight free play (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 106,793 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop n/w (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Slight free play (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 92,133 miles

Nearside Front washer jet not working sufficient from o/s to clear screen

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 92,133 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front washer jet not working sufficient from o/s to clear screen

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 78,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 72,709 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 72,709 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 62,058 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 55,732 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 55,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 49,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 May 2016 49,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 47,737 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 36,008 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VU12 TSX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VU12 TSX, 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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VU12 TSX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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