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DY12 FFM

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

530,500 mi
Last recorded530,500 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 FFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 530,500 miles

ALL rear seats removed.

Pass 24 Aug 2024 529,945 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 529,945 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 529,881 miles

all rear seats removed

Fail 18 Sep 2023 529,881 miles

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

all rear seats removed

Pass 17 Sep 2022 526,228 miles

Rear set seats removed

Pass 11 Sep 2021 523,018 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 497,665 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 449,774 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 447,671 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 447,671 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 377,257 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 296,789 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 232,741 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 232,741 miles

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 172,859 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 172,859 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s rear tyre getting low

rear wiper blade poor condition

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 FFM is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc 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 FFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY12 FFM registered?

DY12 FFM is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is DY12 FFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 FFM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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