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Y5 DTV

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

191,572 mi
Last recorded191,572 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 DTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 191,572 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 182,628 miles

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

underside and components rather corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2021 169,271 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 156,291 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 152,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 152,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 142,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 131,140 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 112,189 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 86,336 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 86,080 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

slight play in both front anti roll bar 'd' bushes

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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Y5 DTV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y5 DTV, 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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Y5 DTV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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