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LM62 GKJ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,763 mi
Last recorded174,763 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 GKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 174,763 miles

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

Lower UNDERBODY SUSPENSION AND BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS ARE RUSTY,

Nearside Front FOGLAMP ISN'T WORKING

Offside Front DOOR HINGE NOISY BUT SECURED

Fail 20 Sep 2025 174,743 miles

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

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

Lower UNDERBODY SUSPENSION AND BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS ARE RUSTY,

Nearside Front FOGLAMP ISN'T WORKING

Offside Front DOOR HINGE NOISY BUT SECURED

Pass 13 Sep 2024 157,383 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns/os corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre 215/65R16c ()

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 7 Sep 2024 157,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns/os corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both ns/os smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre 215/65R16c ()

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns/os heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 143,921 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 143,831 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 131,409 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 116,927 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 100,943 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 90,440 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 75,766 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 63,692 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,305 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 31,978 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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LM62 GKJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LM62 GKJ, 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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LM62 GKJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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