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LX12 VKE

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,908 mi
Last recorded86,908 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 VKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 86,908 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 84,901 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 82,657 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 82,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 79,821 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 79,821 miles

Front Brake cable damaged Snapped (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 75,280 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

car/spanner light illuminated on dash

Pass 3 Feb 2021 67,755 miles

Nearside wiper poor

brake fluid required boiling point check, very dark in colour

Fail 2 Feb 2021 67,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn end of wishbone (bolt on type) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside wiper poor

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

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

brake fluid required boiling point check, very dark in colour

Pass 24 Jan 2020 61,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 61,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Replaced broken wire (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 54,673 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 54,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 48,067 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 48,066 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 47,980 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

front pads low, front discs worn

under trays and wheel trims fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 16,246 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 16,006 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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LX12 VKE is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LX12 VKE, 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 LX12 VKE registered?

LX12 VKE is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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