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DY12 FDV

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,428 mi
Last recorded97,428 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 FDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 97,428 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 97,428 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 90,405 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 90,405 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 84,529 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 84,529 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 75,984 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 67,702 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 58,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 51,312 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 40,278 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 32,640 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 32,639 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 28,698 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened 2nd row (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 28,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened 2nd row (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 24,546 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 19,540 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers split

small cut to nearside front tyre tread

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 FDV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FDV, 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 FDV registered?

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

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