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DY12 FDO

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

300,698 mi
Last recorded300,698 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 FDO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 300,698 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 285,032 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 266,683 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 258,821 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front rear of subframe supporting arm/brace slightly corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer faces (nearside + offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

spare tyre over 10 years old (4811)

Fail 20 Jul 2022 258,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working nearside + offside (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front rear of subframe supporting arm/brace slightly corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer faces (nearside + offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

spare tyre over 10 years old (4811)

Pass 19 Jan 2022 250,513 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 250,513 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake lever slight travel

Fail 18 Dec 2021 250,493 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 242,930 miles

Offside Front Upper shock mount slight movement

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 242,920 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside + offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Upper shock mount slight movement

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (nearside + offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 238,503 miles

Central surface corrosion to handbrake cable

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front slight lift in top shock mount

engine damp/oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2019 238,503 miles

Central surface corrosion to handbrake cable

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front slight lift in top shock mount

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

engine damp/oil leak

Pass 17 May 2019 219,091 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 208,230 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 208,230 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top shock mounting slight movement

Pass 21 May 2018 185,922 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 185,922 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Nov 2017 174,849 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 174,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 153,645 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 142,176 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 142,176 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 122,576 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 122,576 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 109,319 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 85,156 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 72,534 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 72,534 miles

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

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

front + rear brake pads wearing thin/low

slight movement in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 21 May 2014 47,631 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 47,631 miles

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

nearside + offside front tyres just on 1.6mm

Pass 12 Dec 2013 34,222 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 14,875 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 FDO is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 FDO, 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 FDO is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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