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WR12 APU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,280 mi
Last recorded140,280 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 APU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 140,280 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 130,788 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 130,786 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 125,278 miles

Nearside Front roll bar D bush worn

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2023 125,278 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front roll bar D bush worn

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2022 122,711 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 122,709 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front roll bar D bush worn

Pass 2 Mar 2021 109,826 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 109,825 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 104,844 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 95,235 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 84,126 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 70,289 miles

damage to n/s/f brake flexible hose outer casing due to hose insecure no cords showing

n/s/f door mirror loose

Fail 9 May 2016 70,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

damage to n/s/f brake flexible hose outer casing due to hose insecure no cords showing

n/s/f door mirror loose

Pass 9 May 2015 48,176 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly unevenly

o/s/r tyre worn out of shape slightly

slight movement in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 8 May 2015 48,176 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly unevenly

o/s/r tyre worn out of shape slightly

slight movement in n/s/f steering arm

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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WR12 APU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc 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 WR12 APU, 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 WR12 APU registered?

WR12 APU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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