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FD61 VME

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,515 mi
Last recorded170,515 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 VME
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 170,515 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 170,474 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 164,359 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges very slightly

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2023 164,359 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

oil leak

front tyres starting to wear on edges very slightly

Pass 9 May 2022 159,651 miles

Nearside Front inner steering arm has very slight play

oil leak

Fail 6 May 2022 159,640 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front inner steering arm has very slight play

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2021 155,185 miles

o/s rear has nail in tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2020 150,785 miles

Nearside Front jet wash not working

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake pads starting to wear low

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2020 150,785 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jet wash not working

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake pads starting to wear low

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2019 145,108 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 138,885 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2017 132,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 128,531 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 106,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FD61 VME is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD61 VME, 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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FD61 VME is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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