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BL12 KZK

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

179,824 mi
Last recorded179,824 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 KZK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 179,824 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 179,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 161,784 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main by the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main by the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 161,784 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main by the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main by the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 143,545 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering wheel cover fitted

suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2024 143,543 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering wheel cover fitted

suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2023 138,343 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2023 138,341 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 10 May 2022 136,645 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 126,901 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 108,172 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 108,171 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 102,641 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDEWALL CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDE WALL CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 87,594 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 87,587 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 73,149 miles

BRAKE FAULT LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON INITIAL START UP?

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

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

SERVICE/FAULT LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Fail 7 Jul 2017 73,149 miles

BRAKE FAULT LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON INITIAL START UP?

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

SERVICE/FAULT LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,936 miles

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 15 Jul 2015 43,815 miles

EMISSION (SMOKE) CONTENT MEASURMENT TO CLEAR TO REGISTER RESULT

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BL12 KZK is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BL12 KZK, 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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BL12 KZK is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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