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SB61 XKD

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

181,682 mi
Last recorded181,682 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 XKD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 181,682 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 181,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 175,296 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 167,707 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 159,519 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 159,519 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 150,716 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 150,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2021 141,064 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 134,178 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 124,483 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 124,483 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 115,546 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 115,546 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 109,662 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 109,662 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 97,102 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 73,063 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 73,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 XKD is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc 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 SB61 XKD, 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 XKD is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 February 2012.

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