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DS12 FHW

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,706 mi
Last recorded95,706 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 FHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 95,706 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 91,470 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 86,223 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 78,560 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 72,442 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2021 65,653 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 May 2021 65,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 62,485 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 53,475 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 45,491 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 43,022 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

Fail 15 May 2017 42,986 miles

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

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 31,491 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 May 2016 31,491 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Hand brake (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 May 2015 19,842 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2015 19,842 miles

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 FHW is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FHW, 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 FHW is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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