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DY12 FFB

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,483 mi
Last recorded216,483 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 216,483 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 211,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 211,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Image Poor (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Image Poor (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 211,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Image Poor (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement In Poor Condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Image Poor (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 206,808 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Image Poor (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 206,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Image Poor (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 202,028 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Sep 2022 202,028 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 198,254 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 190,725 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 178,731 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 178,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 159,932 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 156,621 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 153,133 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 153,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 110,219 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 42,483 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 1 Jul 2016 42,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid *wipers also appear to be deteriorated (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing 1st belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted also not fixed into place (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,232 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 28,176 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 FFB is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FFB, 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 FFB is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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