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WU12 UTE

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,219 mi
Last recorded214,219 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 UTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 214,219 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 212,250 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 210,360 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 210,336 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 202,466 miles

Nearside Front fog light inoprative

Fail 19 Aug 2021 202,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light inoprative

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 193,014 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 191,508 miles

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))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 191,508 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 177,920 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 177,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 155,690 miles

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

inner steering arms have slight play

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 28 Apr 2017 155,690 miles

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

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

inner steering arms have slight play

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2016 133,531 miles

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

inner steering arms have slight play

Pass 1 May 2015 111,973 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WU12 UTE is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU12 UTE, 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 WU12 UTE registered?

WU12 UTE is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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