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EF12 BWK

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,012 mi
Last recorded153,012 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 BWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 153,012 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration approx at 3500, rpm (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component inner cv boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

driver seat form damage seat is uncomfortable

service due light on

Fail 20 Jul 2024 153,012 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration approx at 3500, rpm (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too high both side , adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component inner cv boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

driver seat form damage seat is uncomfortable

service due light on

Pass 30 Jun 2023 142,264 miles

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

rear coil spring rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2022 131,585 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link split

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Nearside washer jet blocked

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

spanner light on

Fail 15 Jul 2022 131,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll bar link split

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Nearside washer jet blocked

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

spanner light on

Pass 14 Jul 2021 121,214 miles

Engine under tray is poorly fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 107,088 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 107,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 93,165 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2018 80,709 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 68,394 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 55,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 39,758 miles

zero emission

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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EF12 BWK is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EF12 BWK, 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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EF12 BWK is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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