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EF62 KBJ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,904 mi
Last recorded144,904 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 KBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 144,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded (just rearwards of fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear spring top mount plate corroded - both sides

Pass 6 Jan 2025 143,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides top mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 143,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides top mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 141,318 miles

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper mount plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 141,318 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking/outrigger area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking/outrigger area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper mount plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 138,846 miles

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper spring mounts - corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 138,846 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper spring mounts - corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 137,096 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 124,481 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 98,893 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 98,889 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 92,263 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 78,509 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 63,950 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 52,419 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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EF62 KBJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EF62 KBJ, 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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EF62 KBJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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