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VU61 XSA

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

242,229 mi
Last recorded242,229 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 XSA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 242,229 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 219,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 195,980 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 195,980 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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 Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision drivers (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 165,874 miles

emissions passed no print out due to low emissions.M,T,Pollard,23/02/2018

Pass 27 Feb 2017 134,596 miles

emissions passed no printout due to low emmisions.M,T,Pollard 27/02/17

Fail 27 Feb 2017 134,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

emissions passed no printout due to low emmisions.M,T,Pollard 27/02/17

Pass 29 Jan 2016 101,538 miles

emissions passed no printout due to low emissions M,T,Pollard 29/01/16

Pass 31 Jan 2015 73,273 miles

emissions passed no print out due to low emmissions 09.50 pm M,T,Pollard 30/01/2015

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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VU61 XSA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VU61 XSA, 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 VU61 XSA registered?

VU61 XSA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is VU61 XSA safe to buy?

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