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VU62 OWB

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

261,697 mi
Last recorded261,697 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 OWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 261,697 miles

Body has Damage all around

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

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 9 Feb 2021 260,199 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 241,615 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 241,605 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 227,329 miles

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both side steering tie road (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 203,309 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 199,145 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 176,774 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 149,365 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 126,599 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 99,862 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 99,862 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 76,002 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 52,540 miles

Emission is very clean can not detected

Fail 25 Jun 2016 52,540 miles

Emission is very clean can not detected

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 50,289 miles

emission is very clean can not detected

Fail 7 Jun 2016 50,289 miles

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

emission is very clean can not detected

Pass 10 Dec 2015 43,838 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 43,838 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 33,740 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 21,894 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 12,019 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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VU62 OWB is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 VU62 OWB, 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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VU62 OWB is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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