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YR12 GKX

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,164 mi
Last recorded173,164 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 GKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 173,164 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 173,164 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 168,743 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 157,770 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 145,234 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 135,053 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 135,053 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2019 126,824 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 110,505 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 96,789 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 May 2017 96,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 78,686 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 61,661 miles

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

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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YR12 GKX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YR12 GKX, 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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YR12 GKX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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