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FK03 MAR

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,874 mi
Last recorded53,874 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFK03 MAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 53,874 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 52,175 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 50,465 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 47,836 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 46,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 46,977 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 44,143 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 41,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 41,043 miles

Central Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 35,110 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut

Pass 30 Nov 2017 29,263 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 26,267 miles

Central Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Apr 2017 26,265 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Central Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 May 2016 23,973 miles

Nearside Front outer tyre wall cut but not showing cord.

Fail 16 Jan 2015 21,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 21,840 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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FK03 MAR is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FK03 MAR, 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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FK03 MAR is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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