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DY12 FFA

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,327 mi
Last recorded135,327 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 FFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 135,327 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 135,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2x screws in tyre. ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 132,683 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 129,752 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 126,691 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 123,874 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 122,874 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 113,835 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 113,591 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 103,169 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 95,746 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 84,771 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 84,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 74,001 miles

Front brake discs have reduced braking area due to corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2016 71,788 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 58,825 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 58,825 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 39,857 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2015 39,857 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 FFA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FFA, 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 FFA registered?

DY12 FFA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DY12 FFA safe to buy?

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