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MJ12 ZKP

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

182,110 mi
Last recorded182,110 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 ZKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 182,110 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 175,339 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has lift, (5.3.2 (c))

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

park brake low reading o/s/r

Fail 28 Aug 2024 175,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH sets of front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH sets of rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has lift, (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 161,259 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 161,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened excess lift in o/s/f upper mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Reversing lamp likely to become detached Damaged with sharp edges. (4.6.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 151,488 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 151,486 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure upper plastic bumper section insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Upper top mounting has excess lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 139,824 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement some lift noted in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 131,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 123,019 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 123,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2017 119,346 miles

Advise brake pedal rubber

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 11 May 2017 119,346 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Advise brake pedal rubber

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 92,478 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 92,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 66,967 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 66,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MJ12 ZKP is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MJ12 ZKP, 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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MJ12 ZKP is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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