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BG12 FTE

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,200 mi
Last recorded132,200 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 FTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 132,200 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 120,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 116,912 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 116,911 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 103,247 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 89,875 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 70,139 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 70,138 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 44,947 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 32,253 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 32,253 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 23,747 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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BG12 FTE is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG12 FTE, 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 BG12 FTE registered?

BG12 FTE is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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