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VK12 TFN

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,393 mi
Last recorded173,393 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 TFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 173,393 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 173,392 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 167,273 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 167,269 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 159,622 miles

DASHBOARD SERVICE/REPAIR WARNING ILLUMINATED

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Fail 7 Feb 2024 159,622 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

DASHBOARD SERVICE/REPAIR WARNING ILLUMINATED

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Pass 16 Feb 2023 154,310 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 148,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged still view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 148,657 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn upper mount worn excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut cord exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged still view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cuts in tread cord not exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 140,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 140,870 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 133,925 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 118,300 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 110,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 94,320 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,924 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 81,341 miles

x2 nails in n/s/r tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2015 81,341 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

x2 nails in n/s/r tyre

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 TFN is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK12 TFN, 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 TFN is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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