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FN12 MJU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,672 mi
Last recorded174,672 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 MJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2025 174,672 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light damaged

Radiator support bracket damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 168,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 168,774 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 167,891 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 167,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 148,623 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2021 145,304 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 139,634 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 131,449 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 131,449 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 115,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank damaged but no leaks

Fail 2 Dec 2016 115,599 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank damaged but no leaks

Pass 14 Dec 2015 96,041 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 75,247 miles

no print out of diesel smoke readings due to zero readings

Fail 25 Feb 2015 75,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

no print out of diesel smoke readings due to zero readings

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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FN12 MJU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FN12 MJU, 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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FN12 MJU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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