2012 Vauxhall Vivaro · 31,096 MOT tests
2012 Vauxhall Vivaro reliability
2012 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 52.3% of first MOT tests, 40% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 20 Vivaro years (31,096 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- 52.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 40% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 129,769
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 31,096
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 43% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 14.2% of tests fail here (361% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 18% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics28%
- Suspension24.5%
- Brakes18.4%
- Steering14.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.5%
- Body, chassis and structure8.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 10.62%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 8.47%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 7.62%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.98%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Registration plate lamp not working 5.68%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.56%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.25%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.16%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.13%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.57%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (5.89%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.33%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Vivaro year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable?
2012 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 52.3% of first MOT tests, 40% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 20 Vivaro years (31,096 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (10.62% of tests), position lamp not working (8.47% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (7.62% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro shows 129,769 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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