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GY12 NMK

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

131,388 mi
Last recorded131,388 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 NMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 131,388 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp lens slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 119,320 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp lens slightly damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 119,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lens slightly damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 108,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 108,163 miles

Expansion bottle empty

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering fluid low

Fail 2 Aug 2023 108,163 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both 24" 21" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Expansion bottle empty

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering fluid low

Pass 4 Jul 2022 106,664 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 106,664 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside front beam image poor

Pass 27 Apr 2021 103,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. tyre badly scrubbing inner edge. 215/65/16c 109/107r (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. tyre badly scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar "D" bush

Fail 26 Apr 2021 103,130 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. 24" & 21" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. tyre badly scrubbing inner edge. 215/65/16c 109/107r (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. tyre badly scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar "D" bush

Pass 7 Mar 2020 94,339 miles

both rear tyre tread depths starting to get low,4mm. 215/65/16c 109/107r

front inner brake pads appear to be getting low.

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar "d" bush

Fail 6 Mar 2020 94,339 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyre tread depths starting to get low,4mm. 215/65/16c 109/107r

front inner brake pads appear to be getting low.

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar "d" bush

Pass 29 Mar 2019 77,731 miles

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

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

Wipers smeary

Fail 29 Mar 2019 77,731 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Wipers smeary

Pass 3 Apr 2018 66,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cut (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (215/65C16) (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 66,182 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cut (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (215/65C16) (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 51,641 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner sidewall

Fail 13 Feb 2017 51,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling handbrake cable - cable ties used - requires new clip or steel ties (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn inner sidewall

Pass 28 Aug 2015 31,559 miles

all brake discs slightly worn

Fail 27 Aug 2015 31,559 miles

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

all brake discs slightly worn

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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GY12 NMK is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GY12 NMK, 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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GY12 NMK is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 July 2012.

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