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BV62 XKZ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,312 mi
Last recorded161,312 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 XKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 161,312 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroding in places (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Joints clicking when driven (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General age related corrosion to suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 161,310 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Caliper, handbrake lever (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split at end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroding in places (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Joints clicking when driven (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General age related corrosion to suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 136,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads very close to the legal limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split/torn on edge. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split/torn on edge. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads very close to the legal limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 135,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 121,057 miles

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

Offside Front Outer dive shaft boot distorted

Rear back plates holed

Pass 5 Oct 2020 111,494 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 111,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inside of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inside of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 98,998 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 98,997 miles

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

Front Lower Body panel slightly loose engine cover jagged edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reverse alarm hanging down

Pass 4 Oct 2018 86,825 miles

bonnet stay retaining clip snapped

Fail 3 Oct 2018 86,823 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

bonnet stay retaining clip snapped

Pass 10 Oct 2017 74,937 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 74,937 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 64,303 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 52,004 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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BV62 XKZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc 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 BV62 XKZ, 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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BV62 XKZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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