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LM12 AKU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,252 mi
Last recorded168,252 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 AKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 168,252 miles

Both steering rack boots slightly damp

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, osf and both rear side pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Inner front pads appear low

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog tell tale didn't work initially. But came on then worked every time

Fail 22 Jun 2026 168,237 miles

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

Both steering rack boots slightly damp

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, osf and both rear side pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Inner front pads appear low

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog tell tale didn't work initially. But came on then worked every time

Pass 17 Jun 2025 165,503 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 163,675 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported adequately supported clips under battery tray broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe by abs pump starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 160,739 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported clips under battery tray broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 156,725 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 156,725 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 153,881 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 148,381 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 148,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 129,951 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 113,020 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 112,937 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 97,849 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 97,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 79,499 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 62,717 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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LM12 AKU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LM12 AKU, 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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LM12 AKU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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