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LN12 YVK

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,493 mi
Last recorded210,493 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 YVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 210,493 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2026 210,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 204,406 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 195,222 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 195,222 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 May 2022 179,906 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Front nearside fog light lens damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake travel too high

Pass 20 Apr 2021 164,930 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 131,328 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 119,305 miles

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

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 105,166 miles

Central stop light inop

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Fail 11 Mar 2017 105,166 miles

Central stop light inop

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 83,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

unable to assess some areas due to covers

wipers split/smearing/fouling scuttle

Fail 8 Mar 2016 83,400 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb melted (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f bottom balljoint play,unable to properly assess due to track rod

steering lost motion

unable to assess some areas due to covers

wipers split,performance not assessed

Pass 4 Apr 2015 63,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

footbrake travel(new linings fitted)refer also prior fail/advise

o/s wiper smearing

Fail 4 Apr 2015 63,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads wear

o/s wiper smearing

o/s/f top mount worn/play

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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LN12 YVK is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LN12 YVK, 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 LN12 YVK registered?

LN12 YVK is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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