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WP12 LZX

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

180,841 mi
Last recorded180,841 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 LZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 180,841 miles

Both rear brake back plates are corroded

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust is corroded

Rear axle is corroded

Towbar is corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2025 180,837 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both rear brake back plates are corroded

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust is corroded

Rear axle is corroded

Towbar is corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2024 176,880 miles

Both rear brake back plates are corroded

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust is corroded

Hand brake only just met requirements nsr had low effort

Rear axle is corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2024 176,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake back plates are corroded

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust is corroded

Hand brake only just met requirements nsr had low effort

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2023 172,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 pipes to abs pump under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 172,771 miles

Central Brake cable damaged park brake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 pipes to abs pump under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 157,873 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 146,611 miles

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

Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2020 136,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside master cylinder to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside master cylinder to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 136,501 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside master cylinder to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside master cylinder to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 127,152 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 126,932 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 103,740 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 103,740 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough in steering ( top shock-absorber mounting) (2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle cv gaiter (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle cv gaiter (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 76,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2017 76,628 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under tray fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 57,410 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 40,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

spare tyre flat

steel wheel fitted n/s/r

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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WP12 LZX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WP12 LZX, 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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WP12 LZX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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