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YC62 AFU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,862 mi
Last recorded170,862 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 AFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 170,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer side wall also damaged. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper shock absorber strut top mounting as slight lift.

Pass 16 Dec 2024 167,239 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 167,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 163,600 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 158,589 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both front jacking points/outriggers etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 158,589 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both front jacking points/outriggers etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 153,482 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn and pitted on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 153,482 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn and pitted on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 149,339 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and pitted on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

rear pads 75% worn

Pass 21 Jun 2019 140,656 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2019 140,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

dpf sensor pipe blowing

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 133,821 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 123,616 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 123,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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YC62 AFU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YC62 AFU, 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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YC62 AFU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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