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DY12 FDU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

166,470 mi
Last recorded166,470 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 FDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 166,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 164,921 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front top suspension mount has play in it when vehicle is raised

Fail 11 Jun 2021 164,921 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front top suspension mount has play in it when vehicle is raised

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 162,199 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 162,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 157,780 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 155,508 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 155,508 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 150,887 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 150,887 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 147,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 139,352 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 139,351 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2017 137,030 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 130,941 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 126,374 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 126,374 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 109,573 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 93,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 74,289 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 58,510 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 58,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 45,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 35,647 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 13 Jun 2013 19,865 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 FDU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FDU, 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 FDU registered?

DY12 FDU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is DY12 FDU safe to buy?

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