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LM61 SKZ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,513 mi
Last recorded102,513 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 SKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 102,513 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 102,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached COMPLETLY SMASHED UP,,BEARINGS FALLING OUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

((0.80))..AGE/MILES ETC ETC,,

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

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

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 100,091 miles

AGE/MILES ETC ETC,,,((0,80))..

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

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 100,087 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

AGE/MILES ETC ETC,,,((0,80))..

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

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 97,090 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 97,087 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 95,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 91,272 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 91,266 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 86,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 86,535 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 82,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper slight play in axle bush

Pass 29 Jul 2019 77,209 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 75,068 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 75,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 71,347 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 71,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 59,195 miles

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

Offside Rear indicator lens broken

Fail 23 Feb 2017 59,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear indicator lens broken

Pass 28 Jan 2016 43,748 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2015 34,585 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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LM61 SKZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LM61 SKZ, 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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LM61 SKZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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