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YS12 OBX

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,425 mi
Last recorded157,425 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 OBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 157,425 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 145,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 145,037 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 129,331 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 121,146 miles

Damage to nearside bodywork.

Fail 1 Jul 2020 121,146 miles

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

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

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage to nearside bodywork.

Pass 13 Jun 2019 99,013 miles

Brake pipes rusting in places.

Fail 13 Jun 2019 99,013 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes rusting in places.

Pass 4 Jul 2018 86,209 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 86,207 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 71,400 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 71,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 56,705 miles

Dents on nearside body.

Fail 27 Jun 2016 56,704 miles

Brake cable insecure broken under test (3.5.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Dents on nearside body.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 41,474 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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YS12 OBX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OBX, 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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YS12 OBX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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