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KP12 RNV

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

166,054 mi
Last recorded166,054 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 RNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 166,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner faces lipped , pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 166,054 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner faces lipped , pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both front top strut mountings creaking when steering turned .

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively sensor wiring holding clips all broken and wiring rubbing on driveshaft . (1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 162,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner faces lipped , pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front strut upper mounting bushes creaking slightly in operation . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner face pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 162,341 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL Lamp on indicating a malfunction . (8.2.2.2 (g))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner faces lipped , pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front strut upper mounting bushes creaking slightly in operation . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner face pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 159,591 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 159,591 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rigid brake pipe over rear beam axle (between both flexi hoses )corroded excessively . (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 157,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65R16 C on 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65R16C on 2.7 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 157,256 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face of disc badly worn . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65R16 C on 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65R16C on 2.7 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 154,025 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 154,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 150,044 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 150,044 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 145,670 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 145,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure coil spring not seated correctly at lower coil. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 141,913 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 141,913 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 137,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 131,908 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 131,908 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 126,081 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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KP12 RNV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver 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 KP12 RNV, 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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KP12 RNV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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