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DY12 FCF

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

516,056 mi
Last recorded516,056 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 FCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 516,056 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 515,680 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake hose not secure

Offside Front brake hose nor secure

Fail 24 Oct 2025 515,234 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users front underside engine by oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated HAS A PIN HOLE. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AS MARKED. LIGHT CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 514,714 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated HAS A PIN HOLE. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AS MARKED. LIGHT CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 453,701 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 372,614 miles

off side front chassis corroded

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

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

nearside front chassis corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2022 372,435 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

nearside front chassis corroded

off side front chassis corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 179,846 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened centre row (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened centre row (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 May 2016 179,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened centre row (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened centre row (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 155,816 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 128,909 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 15 May 2015 128,909 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 May 2014 72,635 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 53,198 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 31,903 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 6,337 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 FCF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,870cc 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 DY12 FCF, 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 FCF registered?

DY12 FCF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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