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DA62 KDZ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,676 mi
Last recorded157,676 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 KDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 157,676 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 148,421 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 148,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

washers poor

Pass 9 Feb 2024 139,936 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 129,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on both edges and worn close to outer wear bar (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front top mount play

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 129,539 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on both edges and worn close to outer wear bar (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored due to pad going metal to metal disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front top mount play

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 120,099 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 120,081 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 110,406 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 97,747 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 72,814 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 72,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 57,225 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired Reverse lamp lense (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 39,840 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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DA62 KDZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA62 KDZ, 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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DA62 KDZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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