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DY62 KYG

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

230,459 mi
Last recorded230,459 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 KYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 230,459 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

under seal applied

Pass 16 Jan 2025 226,802 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise heavy corrosion on rear shocks

Fail 15 Jan 2025 226,795 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise heavy corrosion on rear shocks

Pass 29 Dec 2023 224,609 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight surface corrosion at rear of vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2022 222,189 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar and fixings (6.1.6 (a))

advise damage to off side front wheel

Fail 17 Nov 2022 222,188 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar and fixings (6.1.6 (a))

advise damage to off side front wheel

Pass 25 Nov 2021 209,506 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 198,459 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 192,978 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 179,693 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 179,602 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2017 157,057 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 156,552 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 127,514 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 127,507 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 104,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DY62 KYG is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DY62 KYG, 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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DY62 KYG is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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