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BV12 KVF

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,503 mi
Last recorded210,503 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 KVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 210,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 210,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Pass 2 Oct 2023 208,393 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 208,393 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 197,240 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess front to rear (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2021 182,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2021 182,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 172,661 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2020 172,661 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2019 137,257 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 133,424 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 118,352 miles

Nearside Front slight stiffness top mounting

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged temp repair

Offside Front mirror slight damage

Fail 20 Jun 2016 118,352 miles

Nearside Front slight stiffness top mounting

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage outer wheel arch damaged (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged temp repair

Offside Front mirror slight damage

Fail 20 Jun 2016 118,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front slight stiffness top mounting

Offside Front mirror slight damage

Pass 30 May 2015 84,200 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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BV12 KVF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV12 KVF, 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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BV12 KVF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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