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DY12 FDN

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,936 mi
Last recorded156,936 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 156,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Jacking point near sill corroded and holed, not within any prescribed areas

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 156,935 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Jacking point near sill corroded and holed, not within any prescribed areas

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 132,609 miles

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

Central Ring type exhaust clamp defective, front and centre exhausts have movement at joint

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Middle row of seats (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Sill damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 132,568 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Middle row of seats (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Ring type exhaust clamp defective, front and centre exhausts have movement at joint

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Middle row of seats (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Sill damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 110,216 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 84,836 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 67,618 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 66,214 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 66,202 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 176,531 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

lower engine cover fitted

main feed brake pipes covered in part by fuel tank

some rear brake pipes greased

Fail 26 Mar 2018 176,531 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main feeds (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

lower engine cover fitted

main feed brake pipes covered in part by fuel tank

Pass 6 Apr 2017 148,725 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main feeds/greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

brake pipes covered in part by fuel tank

nearside handbrake cable outer casing poor condition

Fail 5 Apr 2017 148,724 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded main feeds/greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn,bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

brake pipes covered in part by fuel tank

nearside handbrake cable outer casing poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2016 118,621 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened left rear seat (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 91,124 miles

Advise offside front tyre has split in outer wall but not deep enough to reach chords

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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 FDN is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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