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YJ12 ECF

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,979 mi
Last recorded68,979 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 ECF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 68,979 miles

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

Offside Front clunk evident on test. investigation needed. items for MOT appear good. strip down needed to check top mount and bearing assemblies.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 68,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread measured at 2.4mm and slight cracking to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top bearing slightly rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 65,694 miles

both top suspension mounts slightly noisy / notchy

front brake discs slightly pitted / worn

Pass 12 Jul 2022 61,815 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2022 61,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 54,991 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 53,198 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 53,198 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 51,532 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 48,011 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 48,011 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 43,188 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 43,188 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 37,071 miles

N/S and O/S outer cv gaiter clips cracking but still secure

Fail 29 Nov 2016 37,071 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S and O/S outer cv gaiter clips cracking but still secure

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 31,547 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter clip fractured but boot still secure

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Jan 2015 23,213 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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YJ12 ECF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YJ12 ECF, 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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YJ12 ECF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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