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DY61 KFR

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,952 mi
Last recorded162,952 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 KFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 162,952 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 162,962 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/16 all four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 157,383 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 157,383 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 155,644 miles

Nearside Front Top mount has play

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

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

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

Offside Front Top mount has play

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 152,824 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 149,475 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 147,401 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 147,348 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 138,589 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated drive shaft boot outer clip missing leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 125,077 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 125,077 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 112,893 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 101,041 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 101,041 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 72,025 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 30 Dec 2014 50,437 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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DY61 KFR is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DY61 KFR, 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 DY61 KFR registered?

DY61 KFR is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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