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DY12 FGD

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,580 mi
Last recorded156,580 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 FGD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 156,580 miles

Central handbrake cable corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle row seats (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 24 Nov 2025 156,580 miles

Central handbrake cable corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle row seats (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 6 Nov 2025 154,811 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s + o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 127,617 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 127,551 miles

Central Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 118,821 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 110,115 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 98,186 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights have a product on the lens. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 91,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small cut in the dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed OSR passenger seat belt webbing slightly damaged. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 83,499 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 70,989 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed OS passenger area outer seat belt slightly frayed/damaged (by the OS sliding door entrance). (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 70,876 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened NS passenger seating area outer seat belt badly frayed/damaged (by the NS sliding door entrance). (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed OS passenger area outer seat belt slightly frayed/damaged (by the OS sliding door entrance). (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 58,441 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,150 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,095 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 31,907 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 FGD is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FGD, 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 FGD is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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