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VK12 TCV

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,222 mi
Last recorded176,222 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 TCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 176,222 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 176,219 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 162,073 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 158,309 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 158,304 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 145,002 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65r16c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 133,025 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 133,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 119,721 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc rusted at edge

Offside Rear fog light lens damage not showing white light

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

Rear Inner inner disc pad wear low rear discs rusted at edges

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

Fail 3 May 2019 119,721 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing 205/65r16c 107/105t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner brake disc rusted at edge

Offside Rear fog light lens damage not showing white light

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

Rear Inner inner disc pad wear low rear discs rusted at edges

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 106,926 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 85,427 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 75,134 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 63,522 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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VK12 TCV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK12 TCV, 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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VK12 TCV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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