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DU12 FOV

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,224 mi
Last recorded175,224 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 FOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 175,224 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 165,388 miles

Chassis Plate Deteriorated.

Fail 18 Dec 2023 165,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Chassis Plate Deteriorated.

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 158,592 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 151,886 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 151,865 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 144,105 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 144,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 130,624 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 25 Jun 2019 130,624 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2018 119,994 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 103,179 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 103,179 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 90,199 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f door handle escutcheon loose

windscreen chipped

Fail 6 Jul 2016 90,199 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f door handle escutcheon loose

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Jun 2015 76,896 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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DU12 FOV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,994cc 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 DU12 FOV, 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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DU12 FOV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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