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FG12 TAU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,369 mi
Last recorded148,369 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 TAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 148,369 miles

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Corroded To Flexible Brake Hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop Link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop Link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexible Brake Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 143,435 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 143,434 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 123,948 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 123,946 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 102,584 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 102,583 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 91,840 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 86,164 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 83,625 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 81,691 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 81,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,418 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,812 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 55,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 48,297 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 48,297 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 35,611 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 35,611 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FG12 TAU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FG12 TAU, 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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FG12 TAU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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