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VU12 UAF

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,490 mi
Last recorded160,490 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 160,490 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 155,726 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 143,605 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 134,250 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 121,542 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 121,542 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 112,711 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake service has just passed the test

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 103,911 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes above fuel tank

front tyres worn on inside edges

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 88,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes above fuel tank

emissions to low to read

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2016 88,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes above fuel tank

emissions to low to read

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,307 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 68,307 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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 UAF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UAF, 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 UAF registered?

VU12 UAF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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The MOT history for VU12 UAF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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