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GV12 DKU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,273 mi
Last recorded135,273 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 DKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 135,273 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 121,480 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 121,480 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 106,461 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 106,391 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 102,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 102,309 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Fouling on driveshaft (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 92,289 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 92,240 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All stop lights come on when position lamps turned on (4.3.3 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 84,241 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 84,241 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Bulb replaced PRS (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 76,845 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 69,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 60,761 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 60,725 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 47,778 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,773 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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GV12 DKU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GV12 DKU, 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 GV12 DKU registered?

GV12 DKU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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