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VU12 UMV

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,855 mi
Last recorded133,855 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 133,855 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive back of the engine cube. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion by the clips on two places. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 133,763 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements both side. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive back of the engine cube. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion by the clips on two places. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 128,060 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 123,887 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 123,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 116,726 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 109,755 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 94,890 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake Discs worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 94,890 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake Discs worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 74,202 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Fail 27 Sep 2017 74,202 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 42,694 miles

front brake pads in 3000 miles

Fail 22 Sep 2016 42,694 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)

front brake pads in 3000 miles

Pass 18 Sep 2015 25,425 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 UMV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UMV, 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 UMV registered?

VU12 UMV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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