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EK12 LXT

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

152,282 mi
Last recorded152,282 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 LXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 152,282 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear cluster defective

handbrake slightly getting high.

Fail 5 Mar 2024 152,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear cluster defective

Pass 22 Mar 2023 147,093 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 147,090 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2022 141,249 miles

battery weak,nsr axle bush poor,osf balljoint play,rear brakes binding

Fail 11 Nov 2021 141,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

battery weak,brakes-suspension-units rusting,tyres different size,nsr trailing arm bush poor,nsf bearing noisy,nsr brake binding

Pass 25 Sep 2020 130,375 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 130,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 121,133 miles

dent in nearside front inner rim

offside steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 9 Oct 2018 118,873 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 118,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 102,567 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 102,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 78,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

nearside of windscreen damaged, not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 10 Oct 2016 78,776 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

nearside of windscreen damaged, not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 8 Oct 2015 57,273 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 57,273 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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EK12 LXT is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 EK12 LXT, 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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EK12 LXT is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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