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YJ12 EFP

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,291 mi
Last recorded69,291 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 EFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 69,291 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 69,291 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 62,384 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 54,280 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 54,280 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 45,106 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 35,341 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 32,556 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 29,265 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 23,627 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 18,505 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 14,226 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 14,226 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 13,114 miles

Front registration plate damaged not likely to misread

Pass 3 Feb 2016 8,024 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 8,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 2,416 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 EFP is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EFP, 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 YJ12 EFP registered?

YJ12 EFP is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is YJ12 EFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ12 EFP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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