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DF61 EXA

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,539 mi
Last recorded113,539 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 EXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 113,539 miles

Drivers seat badly worn

Fail 13 Apr 2026 113,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Drivers seat badly worn

Pass 7 Apr 2025 111,398 miles

Drivers seat damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2025 111,394 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Drivers seat damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2024 108,541 miles

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

Slight lift in both front upper strut mountings

Fail 11 Apr 2024 108,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Slight lift in both front upper strut mountings

Pass 29 Mar 2023 105,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 103,523 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 100,747 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 98,559 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 95,413 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 95,403 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 91,043 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 86,835 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 86,825 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play Steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 81,574 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 81,574 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 75,725 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 75,725 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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DF61 EXA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc 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 DF61 EXA, 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 DF61 EXA registered?

DF61 EXA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is DF61 EXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF61 EXA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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