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BK12 LXF

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,430 mi
Last recorded159,430 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 LXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 159,430 miles

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

has corrosion under body and jacking points but not considered excessive yet

Pass 27 Aug 2024 145,965 miles

has slight corrosion under body and jacking points

Pass 18 Sep 2023 129,685 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 129,636 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 113,478 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 102,232 miles

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

svs light on

Pass 18 Sep 2020 86,156 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 85,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 76,999 miles

Nearside Front washer jet just reaches screen

Pass 12 Sep 2018 65,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front split in sidewall

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

Offside Front suspension leg has slight lift in top mount

Offside Rear tyre has screw in outer tread

Fail 12 Sep 2018 65,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front split in sidewall

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

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

Offside Front suspension leg has slight lift in top mount

Offside Rear tyre has screw in outer tread

Pass 5 Sep 2017 53,597 miles

suspect dry bearing/pivot to offside front macpherson strut

Pass 8 Sep 2016 43,621 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 43,621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted OK (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted OK (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,437 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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BK12 LXF 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 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK12 LXF, 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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BK12 LXF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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