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YF61 XVB

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,287 mi
Last recorded124,287 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 XVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 124,287 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2024 119,276 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 119,267 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 114,883 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 110,280 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 106,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 102,364 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 89,105 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 75,122 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 62,550 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened main cable close to quadrant (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear tyre tread distorted

Fail 13 Feb 2017 62,550 miles

Steering system excessively tight lock to lock check, appears to have a passengers front strut top fault (2.2.D.1)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened main cable close to quadrant (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear tyre tread distorted

Pass 12 Feb 2016 49,390 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to distort

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers poor

Fail 12 Feb 2016 49,390 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre starting to distort

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers poor

Pass 16 Feb 2015 38,262 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 38,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YF61 XVB is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc 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 YF61 XVB, 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 YF61 XVB registered?

YF61 XVB is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is YF61 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 XVB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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