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DN12 VFP

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

214,993 mi
Last recorded214,993 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 VFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 214,993 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 214,993 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Main front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 209,829 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 209,827 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

O/S Parking brake reading low

Pass 14 Jun 2023 206,823 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 188,513 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

oil leak from engine area

Pass 22 Jun 2021 176,120 miles

Nearside reverse lamp damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2021 176,120 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak DPF hose is split open (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside reverse lamp damaged

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 157,607 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a couple of slight stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 157,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a couple of slight stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 140,502 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 140,502 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn to 2.5mm 205/65/16c

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

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on edge

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 121,188 miles

wear on rear brake discs

Fail 11 Jun 2018 120,982 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to check inner pads with wheels on? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wear on rear brake discs

Pass 27 Jun 2017 106,915 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f & n/s/f (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 106,915 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f & n/s/f (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s & n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 85,366 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 85,366 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 63,324 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 63,324 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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DN12 VFP is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DN12 VFP, 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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DN12 VFP is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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