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CP12 FCX

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,731 mi
Last recorded153,731 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 FCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 153,731 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 153,713 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front strut top mount slightly worn

Pass 11 Jul 2025 141,851 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 141,399 miles

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

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))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 119,171 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 119,119 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2023 98,477 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 98,222 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 97,399 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 90,809 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 90,343 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 90,342 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 89,674 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 89,674 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 84,350 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 77,342 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 77,153 miles

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings side step bracket punched hole in sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre devoid tread inside shoulder

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and devoid tread inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 58,222 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 58,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 42,199 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 42,199 miles

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

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

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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CP12 FCX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 CP12 FCX, 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 CP12 FCX registered?

CP12 FCX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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