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YJ62 DAO

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,935 mi
Last recorded83,935 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ62 DAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 83,935 miles

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

Offside Outer driveshaft boot slightly loose

Pass 18 Dec 2024 76,036 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 70,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 65,025 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 65,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 62,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 62,562 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 60,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 59,991 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 56,787 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 49,598 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 42,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 35,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

only one seat fitted in the rear of the vehicle during time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2015 25,017 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing-

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YJ62 DAO is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YJ62 DAO, 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 YJ62 DAO registered?

YJ62 DAO is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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