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VU12 TZZ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,466 mi
Last recorded93,466 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 TZZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 93,466 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated but not adversely effecting the beam image

Both rear tyres cracking/perished inbetween the tread

Front and rear brake discs deteriorated due to corrosion BUT pads only half worn

Fail 21 Feb 2026 93,466 miles

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

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated but not adversely effecting the beam image

Both rear tyres cracking/perished inbetween the tread

Front and rear brake discs deteriorated due to corrosion BUT pads only half worn

Pass 8 Mar 2025 88,662 miles

front + rear discs rusty

slight play both front upper strut top mounts

Fail 8 Mar 2025 88,662 miles

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

front + rear discs rusty

front pads low

slight play both front upper strut top mounts

Pass 29 Feb 2024 86,471 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 84,141 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity joint boot held on with cable tie but secure.

Pass 23 Feb 2022 82,150 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 77,996 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 73,751 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 73,751 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 62,251 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 54,367 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 54,367 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 45,427 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 45,426 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 34,722 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,295 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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VU12 TZZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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