CarVerify

Free Car Check

EK61 BXY

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

179,038 mi
Last recorded179,038 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 BXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 179,038 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 176,390 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 164,092 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 144,497 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2022 129,070 miles

Central hand brake cable very corroded rotten no signs broken strands

Fail 27 May 2022 129,064 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear across rear frame to drivers side rear as chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as chalked (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Central hand brake cable very corroded rotten no signs broken strands

Pass 21 May 2021 121,836 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 114,926 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 114,926 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 109,658 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 109,658 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 105,048 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 99,391 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

both front top strut mounts sitting high

Pass 25 Jul 2016 93,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 93,855 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 85,246 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 85,245 miles

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 67,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Vauxhall Vivaro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EK61 BXY is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EK61 BXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK61 BXY?

You can check the full history of EK61 BXY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EK61 BXY registered?

EK61 BXY is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is EK61 BXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK61 BXY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK61 BXY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EK61 BXY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.