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Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,998 cc

S12 MPLMOT history

S12 MPL is a silver diesel Vauxhall Vivaro first used on 14 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

S12 MPL silver Vauxhall Vivaro – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
129,970 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 MPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vivaro
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 MPL was last recorded at 129,970 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 12,720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,250 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
12,720 miles
Average per year
8,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,970 miles
  • 2025 – 117,250 miles
  • 2024 – 104,576 miles
  • 2023 – 87,143 miles
  • 2022 – 80,403 miles
  • 2021 – 73,967 miles
  • 2019 – 65,397 miles
  • 2018 – 57,295 miles
  • 2017 – 52,082 miles
  • 2016 – 44,667 miles
  • 2015 – 38,165 miles
  • 2014 – 26,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,970 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light not workingRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,970 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    129,970 miles
    Test number
    797772631124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail129,959 miles (+12,709)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,959 miles
    Test number
    770118689340
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass117,250 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,250 miles
    Test number
    621854722911
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Fail117,250 miles (+12,674)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,250 miles
    Test number
    212316234107
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass104,576 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,576 miles
    Test number
    236381067020
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Fail104,576 miles (+17,433)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,576 miles
    Test number
    333294487810
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass87,143 miles (+6,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    87,143 miles
    Test number
    463973504012
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass80,403 miles (+209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    80,403 miles
    Test number
    870274747406
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail80,194 miles (+6,227)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,194 miles
    Test number
    905669942435
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass73,967 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,967 miles
    Test number
    922259894440
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray hanging down
  11. Fail73,967 miles (+8,570)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,967 miles
    Test number
    882271348029
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray hanging down
  12. Pass65,397 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,397 miles
    Test number
    421432082363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService light on
  13. Fail65,397 miles (+8,102)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,397 miles
    Test number
    615584947355
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService light on
  14. Pass57,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    57,295 miles
    Test number
    507402203061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,295 miles (+5,213)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,295 miles
    Test number
    691666106595
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  16. Pass52,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,082 miles
    Test number
    737921076132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,082 miles (+7,415)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,082 miles
    Test number
    839392832526
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  18. Pass44,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,667 miles
    Test number
    562038808602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,667 miles (+6,502)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,667 miles
    Test number
    147472989926
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  20. Pass38,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,165 miles
    Test number
    362914066009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,165 miles (+11,247)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,165 miles
    Test number
    229149702950
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  22. Pass26,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,918 miles
    Test number
    787902244296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 MPL

Does S12 MPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 MPL is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 MPL?
The MOT on S12 MPL is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 MPL done?
S12 MPL was recorded at 129,970 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 8,635 miles a year.
Has S12 MPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 MPL has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 MPL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S12 MPL find?
S12 MPL passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front fog light not working; oil leak, but not excessive; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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