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RK12 UVR

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,003 mi
Last recorded139,003 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 UVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 139,003 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 131,942 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 131,941 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 125,504 miles

Front Wipers nosy

Fail 14 Nov 2023 125,504 miles

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

Front Wipers nosy

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 118,452 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 111,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 103,391 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 93,157 miles

Reversing lamp broken

Pass 7 May 2018 80,452 miles

exhaust emission trigger point not met

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 7 May 2018 80,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust emission trigger point not met

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2017 69,118 miles

exhaust emission trigger point not met

nearside front outersill damaged

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Fail 6 Jun 2017 68,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust emission trigger point not met

nearside front outersill damaged

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

tested wet

unable to check steering and front suspension due to play in track rod ends

Pass 6 Jun 2016 58,784 miles

brake pedal spongy

o/s steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 7 Jun 2015 47,608 miles
Fail 31 May 2015 47,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

unable to check front steering and suspension due to movement in track rod end

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 UVR is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UVR, 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 UVR registered?

RK12 UVR is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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