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FG12 VYY

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

201,609 mi
Last recorded201,609 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 201,609 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both strut top bearings rough with rotation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 201,605 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure bonnet catch and stay (3.1 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged and broken not placed correctly (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle front inner wheel archs insecure wheels fouling arches (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear tyre perished and worn bald on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both strut top bearings rough with rotation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 190,501 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 180,265 miles

Service warning on

Fail 1 Feb 2022 179,919 miles

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

Engine oil had to be added to started test

Service warning on

Pass 28 Jan 2021 167,183 miles

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

Service warning light on

Fail 28 Jan 2021 167,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Service warning light on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 146,500 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 146,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 129,561 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 115,985 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 95,702 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 76,954 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 76,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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 VYY is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VYY, 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 VYY is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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