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FN12 NKA

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

192,258 mi
Last recorded192,258 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 NKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 192,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 192,258 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing in tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 106,234 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing chunk out of inner and outer sidewall but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear discs pitted and worn

Fail 1 Sep 2023 106,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing chunk out of inner and outer sidewall but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear discs pitted and worn

Pass 23 Aug 2022 101,494 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 95,702 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 95,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and bald edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

condition of spare wheel carrier

Pass 7 Aug 2020 88,713 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 88,713 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 83,947 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 76,426 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 76,426 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 49,314 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 49,268 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 30,006 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 24,250 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 24,250 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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FN12 NKA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 FN12 NKA, 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 NKA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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