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GK12 SFE

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,080 mi
Last recorded132,080 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 SFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 132,080 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 124,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 114,618 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 109,459 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 103,562 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Strut mount slight play

Fail 15 Oct 2021 103,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Strut mount slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2020 99,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 91,155 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 91,155 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 87,105 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 87,103 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,836 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 84,836 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 81,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 77,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front nail

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 68,061 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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GK12 SFE is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK12 SFE, 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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GK12 SFE is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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