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DS12 FHV

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,134 mi
Last recorded128,134 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 FHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 128,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 128,079 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 111,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE CORRODED ON EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER SURFACE CORRODED ON EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE CORRODED ON EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER SURFACE CORRODED ON EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 111,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE CORRODED ON EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER SURFACE CORRODED ON EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE CORRODED ON EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER SURFACE CORRODED ON EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 98,014 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 98,012 miles

Emissions not tested due to smoke emitted and diesel particular filter has been tampered with (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. plate welded onto side (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour black (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus distorted tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened plus movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 95,242 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 95,242 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 91,321 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 86,385 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 86,380 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 80,659 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 75,047 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 75,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 72,899 miles

Check injection light showing on dash

Engine management light showing on dash

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lcd readout screen is damaged and not readable

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil level was very low before test commenced

Service light showing on dash

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Jun 2016 72,899 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Check injection light showing on dash

Engine management light showing on dash

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lcd readout screen is damaged and not readable

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil level was very low before test commenced

Service light showing on dash

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 61,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2015 61,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DS12 FHV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DS12 FHV, 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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DS12 FHV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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