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DS12 FLR

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

205,852 mi
Last recorded205,852 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 FLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 205,852 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 May 2025 205,849 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2024 205,245 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 205,239 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested CV Joint rattling (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 202,719 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 202,717 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 195,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 186,538 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 186,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS/OS Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF/NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 166,728 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 145,039 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 126,938 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 126,934 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2016 95,598 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 95,598 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 67,480 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 FLR is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FLR, 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 FLR is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 August 2012.

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