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DV12 ZNK

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

377,197 mi
Last recorded377,197 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 ZNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 377,197 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 377,173 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bar bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Pipe to flexy clean + paint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 377,123 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Belt receiver cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Belt receiver part of cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring not sitting correctly in cup

Nearside Front Strut top mount likely seizing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x rear steel brake pipe's to calliper's clean,paint ,renew? (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 May 2025 377,117 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Belt receiver cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Belt receiver part of cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring not sitting correctly in cup

Nearside Front Strut top mount likely seizing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x rear steel brake pipe's to calliper's clean,paint ,renew? (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 376,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 376,472 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 371,681 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Clean and polish Lens'es (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 371,650 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Clean and polish Lens'es (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 368,448 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 368,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Excessive lift (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade hitting windscreen surround and becoming detached (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 366,207 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 364,579 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 364,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 361,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 361,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 354,800 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 354,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r to flexy pipe corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 347,635 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 342,741 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 336,829 miles

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))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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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DV12 ZNK is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DV12 ZNK, 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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DV12 ZNK is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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