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KU12 LNK

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,224 mi
Last recorded147,224 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 LNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 147,224 miles

Nearside Rear CRACKED

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 147,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear CRACKED

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 138,118 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip wearing

Fail 10 Oct 2024 138,058 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip wearing

Pass 5 Oct 2023 131,999 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 131,999 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 127,594 miles

Front top leg mountings slightly noisy

Fail 17 Oct 2022 127,594 miles

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

Front top leg mountings slightly noisy

Pass 11 Oct 2021 124,231 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate rotting

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Broken lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 118,099 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions to clean when tested

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective loose but no likely to fall off (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 113,121 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front front brake application in rollers uneven may require adjustment or repair

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip , scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 113,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front front brake application in rollers uneven may require adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front wiper insecure

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip , scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 108,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 8 Oct 2018 108,676 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached upper mount has excessive up/down movement (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth worn along inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Oct 2017 103,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 95,280 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 84,479 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 84,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KU12 LNK is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 KU12 LNK, 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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KU12 LNK is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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