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BN12 VKB

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,736 mi
Last recorded141,736 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 VKB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 141,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 129,102 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 2 Nov 2022 129,102 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 114,660 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 114,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front inner door handle missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 102,350 miles

Central seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front brake hose slight rubbing on shock abs ,minor marking showing

Fail 19 Oct 2020 102,155 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central seat belt slow to retract

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm outer pad only visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake hose slight rubbing on shock abs ,minor marking showing

rear brakes uneven wear

Pass 18 Apr 2019 85,325 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 84,882 miles

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction obstructions on top of dash (3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative doesnt always work and broken (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018

Engine Management Light On

Hazard Switch Cover broken, but works

Nearside Sliding door handle broken.

Odometer Screen Not working

Fail 21 Apr 2018

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Odometer Screen Not working

Engine Management Light On

Hazard Switch Cover broken, but works

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

Nearside Sliding door handle broken.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 49,924 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 35,936 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 26,889 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 26,889 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BN12 VKB is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN12 VKB, 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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BN12 VKB is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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