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FD62 VBA

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,226 mi
Last recorded154,226 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 154,226 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 154,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper fault (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 144,517 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle rusty

Fail 16 Sep 2024 144,456 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel caliper lever (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear axle rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2023 137,398 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 137,393 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 134,529 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 126,687 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 119,349 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 119,345 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 108,378 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 97,814 miles

Nearside Rear Inner disc face rusty

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

wipers poor

Pass 4 Dec 2017 87,858 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2017 85,896 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

hazard switch cover missing

Fail 21 Sep 2017 85,893 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

hazard switch cover missing

Pass 27 Oct 2016 75,798 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 59,517 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 VBA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VBA, 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 VBA registered?

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

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