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FD12 FEF

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,844 mi
Last recorded175,844 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 FEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 175,844 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 175,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged BESIDE THE ABS PUMP (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 161,175 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 161,175 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM ABS PUMP TO NEAR SIDE REAR FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO ABS PUMP (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO ABS PUMP (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 149,157 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 149,119 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2023 139,096 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 116,720 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE FROM MASTER CYL TO ABS PUMP (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE FROM MASTER CYL TO ABS PUMP (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 101,027 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 101,027 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 82,958 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 68,333 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 57,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 57,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 48,961 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 39,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 33,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 33,136 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FD12 FEF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FD12 FEF, 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 FD12 FEF registered?

FD12 FEF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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