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FL12 WMZ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,375 mi
Last recorded160,375 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 WMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 160,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 160,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 150,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Dust cover also deteriorated. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Dust cover also deteriorated. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 136,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 130,872 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) And Offside ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jan 2022 125,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 125,704 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 118,926 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 118,926 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 112,119 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 112,119 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 103,381 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 103,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 90,216 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels modified to protrude past wheel arches. ()

Fail 19 Dec 2017 90,216 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels modified to protrude past wheel arches. ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 80,829 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 56,021 miles

Front wipers smear screen slightly

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn slightly

front brake imbalance is 29%, min requirement is 30%

horn tone dull

Fail 26 Jan 2016 56,021 miles

Front wipers smear screen slightly

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn slightly

front brake imbalance is 29%, min requirement is 30%

horn tone dull

Pass 5 Mar 2015 30,983 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 30,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FL12 WMZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FL12 WMZ, 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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FL12 WMZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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