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CP61 PKU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,246 mi
Last recorded98,246 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 PKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 98,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 98,172 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 77,719 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 77,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2024 65,776 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 64,098 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 62,573 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four - 215/65R16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 61,028 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 58,854 miles

Offside Front Upper strut mount has play when in jacked positon

Pass 19 Jan 2019 57,421 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 55,810 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 54,435 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 52,794 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 43,745 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 43,744 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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CP61 PKU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CP61 PKU, 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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What year was CP61 PKU registered?

CP61 PKU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is CP61 PKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP61 PKU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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