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FG62 JHU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

234,794 mi
Last recorded234,794 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 JHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 234,794 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both worn misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front outer riggers/chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear spring mountain prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 234,790 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of front rear pipe corroded in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not securely fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of front rear pipe corroded in various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both worn misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front outer riggers/chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear spring mountain prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 216,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear back plate corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shocker top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 216,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear back plate corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shocker top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 200,303 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded in various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 200,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded in various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 182,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH rears (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 182,595 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 160,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 160,666 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Shocker Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & outer side de wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 140,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing close to markers

Nearside Front washer poor BUT clearing screen

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 118,923 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 118,923 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 80,743 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 80,743 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 61,804 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 43,832 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 24,969 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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FG62 JHU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FG62 JHU, 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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FG62 JHU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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