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KT56 OWL

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

103,527 mi
Last recorded103,527 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT56 OWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 103,527 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2025 112,908 miles

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

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 100,264 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front, Offside Rear, Offside Front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Feb 2025 100,264 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front, Offside Rear, Offside Front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Dec 2024 98,727 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 98,727 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 96,984 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 96,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 87,436 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 93,676 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 71,014 miles

Front chip in windscreen

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 89,810 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 54,681 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 85,704 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 50,565 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 81,323 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 43,156 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 43,156 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 40,737 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 40,737 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 77,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 72,044 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 35,374 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 66,937 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 30,771 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 61,867 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 20,140 miles

Emissions not detected

Pass 21 Feb 2015 55,813 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 55,813 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 50,487 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 41,189 miles

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

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

service brake pedal travel

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 4 Mar 2013 41,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a split in it

service brake pedal travel

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2012 29,461 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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KT56 OWL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KT56 OWL, 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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KT56 OWL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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