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FH12 VZS

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,216 mi
Last recorded107,216 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 VZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 107,216 miles

Central Rear brake light not working

o/s/f bumper loose

Fail 2 Sep 2025 107,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear brake light not working

o/s/f bumper loose

Pass 3 Sep 2024 100,660 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 100,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 93,218 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mounting worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on inner part (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitting to outer part (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mounting worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on inner part (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitting to outer part (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 91,380 miles

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking out of gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking out of gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering across windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 87,665 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front shock absorber top mountings maybe worn! Gap between body and stop plate is. Greater than Nearside!!

Pass 21 Sep 2021 86,687 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 85,028 miles

advanced pitting to both rear brake discs

Fail 27 Aug 2020 84,977 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 77,591 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 77,588 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 69,642 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 68,543 miles

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Tread on o.s.r tyre as low as2mm

Pass 2 Sep 2017 64,317 miles

Advanced wear/ pitting to both rear brake discs

Fail 2 Sep 2017 64,317 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Advanced wear/ pitting to both rear brake discs

Pass 17 May 2016 55,857 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 55,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 34,545 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 19,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 6,646 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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FH12 VZS is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FH12 VZS, 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 FH12 VZS registered?

FH12 VZS is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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