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YM12 HLX

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,265 mi
Last recorded112,265 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 HLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 112,265 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 111,172 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% nearside working less (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 111,158 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% nearside working less (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 106,966 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 99,963 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 93,214 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 84,258 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 84,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 76,974 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 76,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 70,471 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 70,471 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 62,630 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 62,629 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 53,329 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 40,848 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,171 miles

Front 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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YM12 HLX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 YM12 HLX, 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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YM12 HLX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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