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AD53 MBS

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

211,389 mi
Last recorded211,389 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 MBS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 211,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 211,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 201,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 201,350 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 190,122 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 190,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement hand brake (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement hand brake on rear of caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 181,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 168,383 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 168,373 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing under tension (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing under tension (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 156,687 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 145,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Service light on

Fail 11 Apr 2019 145,085 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Service light on

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 145,083 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

emissions too lean for results

Pass 22 Sep 2017 132,774 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 111,396 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 110,734 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2015 76,723 miles

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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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AD53 MBS is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AD53 MBS, 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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AD53 MBS is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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