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YE12 XWJ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,268 mi
Last recorded178,268 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 XWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 178,268 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 166,835 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 162,621 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 158,706 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 152,354 miles

Offside Front seat belt buckle faulty

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2021 152,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front washer jet feeble

Offside Front seat belt buckle faulty

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

front wipers smear

oil leak

under tray insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2020 137,295 miles

cuts in rear tyres treads

front wipers smear

offside front seat belt buckle stiff to unbuckle

play in steering rack

Fail 28 Jul 2020 137,295 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

cuts in rear tyres treads

front wipers smear

offside front seat belt buckle stiff to unbuckle

suspect excessive play in steering rack need to check after track rod end repairs

Pass 25 Feb 2019 119,070 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 119,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only cable snaped (1.1.6 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 83,428 miles

Nearside Front Rack end slight play

Wind screen chipped

Fail 11 Jul 2017 83,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Rack end slight play

Nearside Front Tyre close to legal limit 1.8mm

Offside Rear Tyre close to legal limit 1.8mm

Wind screen chipped

Pass 9 Jun 2016 59,744 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 47,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 May 2015 47,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YE12 XWJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE12 XWJ, 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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YE12 XWJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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