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YK62 HLJ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

183,425 mi
Last recorded183,425 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 HLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 183,425 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 183,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment SNAPPED CABLE (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 171,680 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 161,679 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2024 161,679 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 147,721 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2023 147,169 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top strut mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 30 May 2022 136,131 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2022 136,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 131,130 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 7 May 2021 131,126 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury offside front fog light glass broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 129,457 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 129,457 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 123,293 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 105,470 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 82,208 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 63,430 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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YK62 HLJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YK62 HLJ, 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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YK62 HLJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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