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DY12 GVF

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,788 mi
Last recorded79,788 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 79,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to nearside rear bumper

nearside door trim insecure but not likely to fall off

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Fail 14 May 2025 79,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp staying on when sidelights are on (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to nearside rear bumper

nearside door trim insecure but not likely to fall off

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Pass 18 May 2024 71,958 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 65,155 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 65,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 64,047 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 64,047 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn two rear disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 61,416 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 57,757 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 57,757 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 55,024 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 51,166 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 51,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2016 45,248 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 45,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GVF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GVF, 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 GVF registered?

DY12 GVF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is DY12 GVF safe to buy?

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