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AK12 ZKU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,380 mi
Last recorded149,380 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ZKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 149,380 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 143,585 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 143,084 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 135,071 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 135,071 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 121,282 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 121,282 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 108,059 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 92,415 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 92,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 76,573 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 76,573 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 60,151 miles

Chunk missing on o/s/r tyre wall

Fail 25 May 2016 60,151 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Chunk missing on o/s/r tyre wall

Pass 27 May 2015 44,484 miles

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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AK12 ZKU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK12 ZKU, 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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AK12 ZKU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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