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YA12 NHE

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,120 mi
Last recorded145,120 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 NHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2025 145,120 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 141,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 139,786 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 128,511 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 114,491 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 114,491 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 111,230 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2020 111,230 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 71,786 miles

nsf tyre close to legal limit

nsr sill damaged

nsr tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Fail 28 Jun 2019 71,786 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps number plate light inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play os (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low os (4.1.2 (a))

nsf tyre close to legal limit

nsr sill damaged

nsr tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 15 Jun 2018 73,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front top suspension mounting slight lift

Offside Rear tyre screw in main tread

engine and undercovers fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2018 73,149 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing upper door mirror glass (3.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster does not work (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front top suspension mounting slight lift

Offside Rear tyre screw in main tread

engine and undercovers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,133 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides slight play ()

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

hi rise stop light not working

Fail 9 Jun 2017 60,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired hose insecure (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired hose insecure (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides slight play ()

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

hi rise stop light not working

Pass 14 Jun 2016 52,187 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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YA12 NHE is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YA12 NHE, 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 YA12 NHE registered?

YA12 NHE is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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