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Y40 WAC

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

173,187 mi
Last recorded173,187 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 WAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 173,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 173,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 166,008 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 161,587 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 152,650 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 152,650 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 144,667 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 135,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 128,257 miles

Central Front Anti roll bar inner mounts slight play only, not failling.

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Rear boot loaded with customers private items.

Nearside Rear Tire wearing on outer edge only.

Pass 25 May 2019 114,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cover slightly split still prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 106,147 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 97,163 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 89,835 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 80,390 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 80,386 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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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Y40 WAC 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 73.3%.

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 Y40 WAC, 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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Y40 WAC is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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