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MK12 ZKG

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,648 mi
Last recorded157,648 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 ZKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 157,648 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 157,495 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

front jacking points corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2024 149,218 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 149,218 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 144,964 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 140,056 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 135,994 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 135,724 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 131,233 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 124,170 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 124,093 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 119,634 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 104,051 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 104,051 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 90,777 miles

Offside Front tyre has nail in centre of tread

oil leak on engine

Fail 19 Apr 2016 90,777 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front tyre has nail in centre of tread

oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Apr 2015 71,431 miles

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

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

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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MK12 ZKG is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MK12 ZKG, 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 MK12 ZKG registered?

MK12 ZKG is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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