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VU12 UMX

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,865 mi
Last recorded113,865 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 113,865 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 113,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 110,285 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 110,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 106,536 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Sep 2022 106,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2021 103,651 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 103,650 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 99,485 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 95,409 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 90,994 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 90,994 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 90,993 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 86,360 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 80,254 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 73,982 miles

Offside Front tyre nail in outer edge

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 UMX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UMX, 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 UMX registered?

VU12 UMX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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