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ET12 KPA

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

257,048 mi
Last recorded257,048 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 KPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 257,048 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 252,404 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 248,528 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 244,687 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 240,297 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 234,643 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 225,649 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 220,715 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 220,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 176,372 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML (engine management light) illuminated on the dash

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front fog light has broken lens

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component bottle cup (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 140,298 miles

nearside/offside front suspension legs top mountings slightly stiff

rear brake discs corroding,not affecting performance at time of test

Fail 17 Aug 2016 140,298 miles

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

nearside/offside front suspension legs top mountings slightly stiff

rear brake discs corroding,not affecting performance at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2015 99,893 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ET12 KPA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ET12 KPA, 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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What year was ET12 KPA registered?

ET12 KPA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is ET12 KPA safe to buy?

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