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FG12 TFX

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,562 mi
Last recorded79,562 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 TFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 79,562 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 79,560 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 73,906 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 73,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misting (4.1.2 (c))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty operates when pushed to side (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 67,918 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 59,218 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 53,183 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 52,742 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 52,742 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 50,935 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2020 50,935 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 45,457 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Apr 2019 45,457 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 38,288 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly scored inner surface and lipped

Pass 26 Apr 2017 30,979 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 23,528 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 23,528 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 17,195 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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FG12 TFX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey 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 FG12 TFX, 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 TFX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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