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DU12 FRK

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,631 mi
Last recorded110,631 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 110,631 miles

3rd/high level brake light not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 110,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

3rd/high level brake light not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 99,678 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 90,935 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 90,935 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front outer cv boot clip loose but boot secure

Pass 2 Sep 2022 82,459 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 82,459 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 75,582 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 75,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 69,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 69,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 60,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Small chip in windscreen

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 60,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Small chip in windscreen

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 52,702 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 42,918 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 36,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 26,288 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 FRK is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FRK, 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 FRK is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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