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WU12 UTJ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

286,622 mi
Last recorded286,622 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 286,622 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 286,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged wire (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 268,882 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 249,915 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 230,162 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 210,684 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 197,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 178,004 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 156,949 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 131,630 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 113,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner edge slightly misshaped( tyre )

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 113,598 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Inner edge slightly misshaped( tyre )

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 87,080 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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WU12 UTJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UTJ, 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 UTJ registered?

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

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