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HK12 TVT

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

261,552 mi
Last recorded261,552 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 TVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 261,552 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 261,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 255,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 255,585 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 242,671 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2021 242,658 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp defective brake fault warning light showing fault (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 237,679 miles

Offside Front strut mount slight play

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 237,679 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front strut mount slight play

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 227,264 miles

Headlamp beam patterns and image slightly diffused.

Load area boarded out.

Osf and Nsr tyre treads well worn.

Slight oil mist on Osf suspension strut.

Fail 10 Oct 2019 227,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp beam patterns and image slightly diffused.

Load area boarded out.

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

Osf and Nsr tyre treads well worn.

Slight oil mist on Osf suspension strut.

Pass 20 Aug 2018 210,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear light unit cracked but acceptable*

acceptable oil leaks from engine/gearbox area*

front and rear brake discs worn but acceptable at time of test*

osf and nsr tyres worn close to limits and in poor condition - acceptable at time of test - recommend replacement*

rear indicators losing orange effect - acceptable at time of test*

shields on underbody,etc, and lining and fittings in rear of van restrict examination of testable items*

Pass 26 Jul 2017 188,083 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 188,083 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 152,204 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 152,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 110,245 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 110,245 miles

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

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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HK12 TVT is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HK12 TVT, 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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HK12 TVT is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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