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YR12 UTG

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,375 mi
Last recorded205,375 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 UTG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 205,375 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 205,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 189,605 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 167,678 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 167,678 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 152,854 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 147,143 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Apr 2022 147,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Apr 2021 133,672 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 119,056 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 104,172 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Apr 2018 96,688 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 96,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 85,247 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 85,247 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 73,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 54,850 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear 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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YR12 UTG is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YR12 UTG, 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 YR12 UTG registered?

YR12 UTG is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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