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DF12 NRX

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,485 mi
Last recorded117,485 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 NRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 117,485 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 117,300 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Middle row (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 117,016 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 117,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not returning (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened mid row seatbelt (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2023 113,324 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear middle row seat backrest defective

Fail 26 Jun 2023 113,324 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel exsessive travel in brake pedal (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear middle row seat backrest defective

Pass 13 Jul 2022 109,887 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2022 109,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2021 105,722 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 7 Aug 2020 101,168 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 101,168 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to middle exhaust snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 93,396 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 93,366 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 85,898 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 73,398 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 73,398 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 60,246 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 60,246 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 44,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in n/s steering rack end

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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DF12 NRX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DF12 NRX, 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 DF12 NRX registered?

DF12 NRX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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