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WU12 UTF

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

342,191 mi
Last recorded342,191 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 UTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 342,191 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 310,414 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 310,414 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 296,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 284,243 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 284,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 263,799 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 241,171 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 221,778 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 200,870 miles

Offside front and rear tyres underinflated

Pass 14 Mar 2018 184,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Pass 11 Mar 2017 161,165 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 136,678 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/scored (3.5.1i)

Steering rack inner joints have play.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 104,859 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 104,859 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 UTF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU12 UTF, 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 UTF registered?

WU12 UTF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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