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KP12 WXM

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

205,005 mi
Last recorded205,005 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 WXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 205,005 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody & Suspension Parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 202,634 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 202,634 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 200,153 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 200,153 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 195,948 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slight (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 190,862 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp joint area - secured (6.1.2 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber bush worn deteriorated movement - slight (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slight (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn - slight (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Play in steering rack inner joint - slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated worn dry wiped - slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dry wiped contaminated - slight (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both worn - slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and imbalance high rear imbalance high - parking brake imbalance high - slight (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 190,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak worn and has damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury upper sill / body corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Suspension arm bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp joint area - secured (6.1.2 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber bush worn deteriorated movement - slight (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users - forte smoke emissions reducer 2 more further bottles advised passed - ( £24.99 ) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slight (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn - slight (3.4 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect low - bulbs incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced working dim - slight (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Play in steering rack inner joint - slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated worn dry wiped - slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked and spray pattern adjustment (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dry wiped contaminated - slight (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both worn - slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and imbalance high rear imbalance high - parking brake imbalance high - slight (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 184,397 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 184,397 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 182,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 182,780 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 176,421 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 168,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 128,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 128,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 98,005 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 98,005 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 WXM is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WXM, 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 WXM is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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