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VU12 KYA

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,215 mi
Last recorded106,215 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 KYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 106,215 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 104,033 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 97,715 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 95,904 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 91,981 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Mar 2022 91,964 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2021 87,806 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 82,762 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 76,145 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 68,461 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

centre and rear exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2018 68,461 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

centre and rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 57,169 miles

Rear exhaust silencer clamp broken

Fail 23 Feb 2017 57,169 miles

Electrical wiring insecure pre cat lambda (1.9.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer clamp broken

Pass 4 Feb 2016 45,216 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,768 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 33,768 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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VU12 KYA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 113,200 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 Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU12 KYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU12 KYA?

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What year was VU12 KYA registered?

VU12 KYA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is VU12 KYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 KYA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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