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BD12 TVK

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,662 mi
Last recorded128,662 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 TVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 128,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose along suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lense missing, (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 128,657 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind road wheel. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose along suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lense missing, (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 122,344 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lense missing. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 122,344 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Side loading door. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value NO EFFORT AT ALL. (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value NO EFFORT AT ALL. (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lense missing. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 114,733 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 114,724 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2023 107,091 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 107,078 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Sub Frame (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Reversing Lamp Lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi Hose To Front Of Vehical (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Sub Frame (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp Unit Damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 99,157 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 99,152 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 89,861 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 89,854 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 84,602 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 75,100 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 66,870 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 58,264 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 53,076 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 39,434 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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BD12 TVK is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BD12 TVK, 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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BD12 TVK is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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