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VU12 UCF

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

90,116 mi
Last recorded90,116 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 UCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 90,116 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 90,116 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 86,738 miles

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

Offside Front Upper mount has slight play

Secondary position lamp

Fail 12 May 2025 86,738 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2x (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper mount has slight play

Secondary position lamp

Pass 16 May 2024 82,089 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills have jacking damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills have jacking damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brakes rear shield corroded and holed

Fail 13 May 2024 82,089 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))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills have jacking damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills have jacking damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brakes rear shield corroded and holed

Pass 15 May 2023 78,493 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 73,068 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2022 73,068 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened laminated (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened laminated (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2021 67,867 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 146,637 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition upper edge to the swept area (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper seized (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 60,255 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 60,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 55,585 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 46,867 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 46,867 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 38,856 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 33,867 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2015 33,867 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 UCF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UCF, 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 UCF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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