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MK12 ZZJ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,197 mi
Last recorded86,197 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 ZZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 86,197 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 86,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant below min

Pass 21 Mar 2025 81,977 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 81,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2024 75,859 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 75,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 68,868 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 62,593 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 57,253 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 57,253 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 51,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 51,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 45,621 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,877 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 32,036 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 32,036 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 25,411 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,161 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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MK12 ZZJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MK12 ZZJ, 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 ZZJ registered?

MK12 ZZJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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