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DS12 FPO

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,437 mi
Last recorded129,437 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 129,437 miles

Central stop light not working

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm min 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm min 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 124,302 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 124,027 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 118,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 112,841 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 112,841 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 107,618 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 107,618 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 101,449 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 101,449 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 95,810 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 95,810 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 87,123 miles

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

too clean for emissions

Fail 2 Feb 2019 87,123 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

too clean for emissions

Pass 10 Feb 2018 79,887 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 72,521 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 72,521 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 65,096 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 55,796 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 55,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 FPO is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FPO, 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 FPO registered?

DS12 FPO is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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