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DS12 FKJ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,797 mi
Last recorded118,797 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 FKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 118,797 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 96,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 96,695 miles

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

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

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))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 89,312 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 89,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 78,441 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 69,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 69,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 57,621 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 57,598 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 47,116 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 37,117 miles

Nearside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 27,318 miles

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

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

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 FKJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FKJ, 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 DS12 FKJ registered?

DS12 FKJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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