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BG12 FTK

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,629 mi
Last recorded129,629 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 FTK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 129,629 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack-end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack-end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 129,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack-end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack-end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 121,573 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 121,573 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure spring mounting fitted wrong (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 113,135 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 113,001 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 104,550 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 95,647 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 95,647 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 87,398 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 87,037 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 76,941 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 76,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 66,740 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 58,147 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 44,773 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 44,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FTK is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BG12 FTK, 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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BG12 FTK is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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