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2012 VAUXHALL VIVARO
General Information
- Registration SW12PHJ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model VIVARO
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 14 Aug 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 149,257 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))
4 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 149,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))
6 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 145,615 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Vertical play at offside front strut top mounting
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))
5 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 145,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))
- Vertical play at offside front strut top mounting
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,412 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Strut top has play
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))
3 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 138,038 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Strut top worn
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Underneath of vehicle rusty
11 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 134,884 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
9 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 134,883 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe has surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
6 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 130,291 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2021 11 Jun 20266 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 130,287 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 126,770 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipes have applied protection
18 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,502 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 121,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,447 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2018 11 Jun 20268 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 113,441 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Rear parking brake effort low
9 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 103,040 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
9 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 103,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- slight condensation on offside rear fog light lense
22 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,803 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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SW12PHJ was registered on 2012-05-31
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