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BT12 KLS

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

221,106 mi
Last recorded221,106 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 KLS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 221,106 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 221,106 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 206,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 206,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 184,029 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 167,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 167,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 160,701 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 160,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 151,303 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 136,023 miles

Central Front Inner Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Front wipers smear.

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres have numerous cuts in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear disc brakes are pitted and lightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 136,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut in the tread down to inner cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Three deep cuts in the tread down to inner cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Inner Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Front wipers smear.

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres have numerous cuts in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear disc brakes are pitted and lightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 135,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 117,319 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 102,532 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 102,532 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 78,007 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 78,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure 195/65/16 (4.1.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid done (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 54,567 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2015 54,567 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

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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BT12 KLS is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BT12 KLS, 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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BT12 KLS is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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