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YS12 NYF

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

196,889 mi
Last recorded196,889 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 NYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 196,889 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamps have poor beam images

n/s/f outer c/v boot clip slightly loose

Fail 7 Jul 2026 196,824 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamps have poor beam images

n/s/f outer c/v boot clip slightly loose

o/s windscreen wiper smears slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2025 191,783 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 191,761 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 190,187 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 190,181 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 185,203 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch faulty Damaged. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 185,203 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Hazard warning switch faulty Damaged. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 179,763 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 179,763 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure at the large end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 176,937 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake cable out case corroded

front to rear parking brake cable corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2021 176,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure at the big end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak may have contaminated the brake pads but unable to say for certain (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake cable out case corroded

Offside Front brake slightly slow to apply

front to rear parking brake cable corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2020 172,784 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 172,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 169,617 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 169,617 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 159,356 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 159,354 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 138,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Fail 8 Aug 2017 138,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Aug 2016 117,927 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 117,925 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Aug 2015 87,910 miles

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

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

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

Slight gearbox oil leak

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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YS12 NYF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 YS12 NYF, 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 YS12 NYF registered?

YS12 NYF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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