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YJ12 EGK

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,411 mi
Last recorded73,411 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 EGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 73,411 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 73,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 67,304 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 67,304 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction injection fault on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 60,245 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 60,239 miles

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 53,615 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 53,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 47,789 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 47,786 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 39,042 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 36,410 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 36,408 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

high level light not working

Pass 21 Nov 2018 31,512 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 24,703 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 24,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside mirror glass missing

engine oil level low

Pass 26 Jan 2017 18,506 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 14,451 miles

Centre Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 14,451 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Centre Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 10,376 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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YJ12 EGK is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver 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 YJ12 EGK, 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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What year was YJ12 EGK registered?

YJ12 EGK is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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