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VU12 TXE

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,787 mi
Last recorded82,787 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 TXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 82,787 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 82,787 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 61,383 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 61,383 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 55,095 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 46,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2017 39,674 miles

Both front outer wheel rims slightly damaged

Drivers wiperblade slightly smearing the screen and nearside blade torn

Slight oil leak down offside of engine

Fail 9 Oct 2017 39,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front outer wheel rims slightly damaged

Drivers wiperblade slightly smearing the screen and nearside blade torn

Offside front tyre worn very low on outer edges

Slight oil leak down offside of engine

Pass 11 Oct 2016 32,641 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 32,549 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 32,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 TXE is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TXE, 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 VU12 TXE registered?

VU12 TXE is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is VU12 TXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 TXE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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