Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Cdti 113 Swb (2012)
2012 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Cdti 113 Swb
CarHunch analysed 121 real MOT records for the 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Cdti 113 Swb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This Vivaro's 67.8% first-time pass rate trails the UK average by over 12 percentage points, signalling a van that demands more frequent repairs—good news, though, is that dangerous defects have never appeared in the test data, so serious safety issues are unlikely. With 1.41 failures per vehicle on average and zero advisories recorded, owners face recurring but apparently non-critical problems rather than slow-burn wear items.
At 123,960 miles average mileage for a 2012, these vans are running high but not excessively so for commercial use, which is typical for the model. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the specific failure patterns (check the MOT history for what actually breaks), and budget for regular remedial work—this isn't a set-and-forget van.
What to check before buying a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Cdti 113 Swb
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Cdti 113 Swb vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Cdti 113 Swb vehicles fall between 101,933 and 142,599 miles.
2012 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Cdti 113 Swb — Still on the Road
62 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 72% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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