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DU12 FXP

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

272,704 mi
Last recorded272,704 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 FXP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 272,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear stop lamp lens damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2025 256,006 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2025 255,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached very badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 241,209 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Fail 25 Jun 2024 241,209 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Fail 22 Jun 2024 241,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 234,164 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 220,236 miles

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

O/S/R + N/S/R LIGHT CRACKED AND TAPED

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 201,002 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 200,997 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 184,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to legal minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked/perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre also cracked/perished

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 157,324 miles

Front registration plate damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2019 157,324 miles

Front registration plate damaged

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2018 133,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 108,409 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 108,409 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 80,760 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 80,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 51,263 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 51,263 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 FXP is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc 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 DU12 FXP, 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 FXP is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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