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RK12 USL

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,794 mi
Last recorded93,794 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 USL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 93,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 65 16 cargo (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 93,794 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 65 16 cargo (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 87,711 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play replaced ok (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 87,711 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear replaced now ok (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play replaced ok (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 83,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65/16)(also out of shape slightly on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65/16)(also out of shape slightly on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear light lense slightly damaged no effect on emitted light

Fail 7 Nov 2023 83,861 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65/16)(also out of shape slightly on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65/16)(also out of shape slightly on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside rear light lense slightly damaged no effect on emitted light

Pass 20 Sep 2022 80,233 miles

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

offside rear light lense slightly damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2022 80,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

offside rear light lense slightly damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2021 76,330 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 73,989 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 73,988 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 65,810 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 65,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 57,761 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 49,227 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 42,383 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 42,383 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 35,594 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 28,985 miles

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

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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RK12 USL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RK12 USL, 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 RK12 USL registered?

RK12 USL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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