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KU12 XGW

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,525 mi
Last recorded136,525 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 XGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 136,525 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front play in top suspension mount bush

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

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

nsf and osf outer cv boots signs of leaking grease

nsf shock absorber slightly damp

rear underbody corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2025 136,525 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced deteriorated lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front play in top suspension mount bush

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

nsf and osf outer cv boots signs of leaking grease

nsf shock absorber slightly damp

rear underbody corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2024 135,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front play in top suspension mount bush

Offside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low

Pass 30 Nov 2023 133,822 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slightly play in suspension top mounting bush

Fail 30 Nov 2023 133,822 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slightly play in suspension top mounting bush

Pass 29 Nov 2022 132,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread depth wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 132,115 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread depth wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 130,882 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 130,882 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 125,012 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 125,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 114,518 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 101,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 90,353 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 90,343 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 75,359 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 61,942 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Rear tyres worn

Undertray fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 46,264 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 46,264 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 XGW is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XGW, 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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What year was KU12 XGW registered?

KU12 XGW is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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