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BK12 LXL

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,512 mi
Last recorded219,512 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 LXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 219,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 219,509 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both jacking points corroded excesivly (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 214,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 209,607 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 196,750 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 186,210 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 186,205 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs to engine bay all b.pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 176,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear b.pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 163,995 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2018 150,310 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2017 140,857 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2017 140,857 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 128,255 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 128,255 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 116,921 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 114,402 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Too clean for emission test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

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 LXL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LXL, 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 LXL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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