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DY12 FCE

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

276,440 mi
Last recorded276,440 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 FCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 276,440 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 266,325 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 253,225 miles

Central Front Lower Coolant pipe rubbing fan cowl - Marked

Nearside Front 1 washer jet blocked

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Slight play in passenger seat back rest - folding seat near sliding door

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 244,191 miles

1x Clamp on Cat adrift

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Off side top (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 1 washer jet blocked

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 231,291 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 230,175 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 225,155 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 225,155 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 212,624 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 192,064 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 171,318 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 155,218 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 128,216 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 111,363 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 111,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 91,308 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 48,052 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 28,224 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 6,494 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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DY12 FCE is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY12 FCE, 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 DY12 FCE registered?

DY12 FCE is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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