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DU12 FCG

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

226,858 mi
Last recorded226,858 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 FCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 226,858 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 nsr osr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 217,607 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 217,607 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 206,624 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 206,617 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced light fault (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 197,963 miles

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

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure danage (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 188,708 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 177,452 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 177,411 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 177,411 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 1 of 1 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 143,956 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 143,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 128,084 miles

Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 May 2017 128,084 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)

Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside scored (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 113,386 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 113,386 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 86,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2015 86,939 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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DU12 FCG 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 61.1%.

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 DU12 FCG, 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 DU12 FCG registered?

DU12 FCG is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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