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FG12 XWU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

204,484 mi
Last recorded204,484 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 XWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 204,484 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 204,478 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 197,720 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 191,891 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 186,198 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 179,092 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 179,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 168,667 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 168,667 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 154,064 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 135,651 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 117,061 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 98,302 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 98,302 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 2 May 2015 72,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 72,001 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 XWU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FG12 XWU, 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 FG12 XWU registered?

FG12 XWU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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