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SB61 KZY

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,366 mi
Last recorded138,366 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 KZY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 138,366 miles

Front Both front tyres wear on inner edges.

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

Offside Front Jacking point holed/corroded.

Fail 22 Jan 2026 138,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Both front tyres wear on inner edges.

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

Offside Front Jacking point holed/corroded.

Pass 28 Jan 2025 123,268 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 123,265 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 117,356 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 110,885 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 110,884 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 103,621 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 98,387 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 98,377 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 90,668 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 90,668 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track rod/Drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 80,469 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 80,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 70,235 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 59,787 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of subframe (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cuts in sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Fail 23 Jan 2017 59,787 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of subframe (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cuts in sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 47,695 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 37,222 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 37,222 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SB61 KZY is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SB61 KZY, 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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SB61 KZY is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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