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FG61 VZZ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

208,111 mi
Last recorded208,111 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 VZZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 208,111 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 189,512 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 189,512 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 183,885 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 161,923 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 136,617 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 136,617 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake performance not tested handbrake cable broken (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 117,711 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 117,711 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 100,170 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 70,868 miles

n/s/ wiper poor smearing screen ./

o/s/r tyre perished and cracked almost to cords but not at time of test ./

small cut in o/s/f tyre not to cords time of test ./

Fail 7 Jan 2016 70,868 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side door trim broken and left a sharp edge ./ (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light cluster damaged sharp edge ./ (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal ./ (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs . friction surfaces ./ corroded and lipped ./

front inner brake pads look low ./ not fully visible ./

n/s/ wiper poor smearing screen ./

n/s/r footbrake no lock ./ but passed efficency ./

o/s/r tyre perished and cracked almost to cords but not at time of test ./

rear brake disc scored n/s/r ./

small cut in o/s/f tyre not to cords time of test ./

Pass 12 Jan 2015 51,323 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FG61 VZZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FG61 VZZ, 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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FG61 VZZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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