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DS12 VTK

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,088 mi
Last recorded183,088 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 VTK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 183,088 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 179,300 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 173,009 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 165,033 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 164,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 146,685 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 146,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 133,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 119,439 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

strut tops noisy on lock to lock turn

Fail 27 Oct 2017 119,435 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

strut tops noisy on lock to lock turn

Pass 22 Oct 2016 90,062 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 61,751 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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DS12 VTK is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS12 VTK, 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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DS12 VTK is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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