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FD62 VAA

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

226,144 mi
Last recorded226,144 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 VAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 226,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components corroded

vehicle undersealed

Pass 21 Aug 2024 221,737 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 207,971 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 196,207 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 196,199 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 182,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 170,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front strut top mount has slight play

Fail 17 Aug 2020 170,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front strut top mount has slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2019 160,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 160,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 147,697 miles

Nearside Front Track arm has slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2017 128,783 miles

nearside rear tyre sidwall deteriorating

offside front wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2016 101,136 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2016 101,135 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 80,940 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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FD62 VAA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FD62 VAA, 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 FD62 VAA registered?

FD62 VAA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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