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FN12 NRK

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

224,240 mi
Last recorded224,240 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 NRK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 224,240 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 222,111 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 218,255 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 216,239 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 212,845 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 190,783 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 190,783 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 169,813 miles

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

Top Mount Noisy

Fail 18 Jan 2020 169,813 miles

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

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

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

Top Mount Noisy

Pass 22 Jan 2019 144,432 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2019 144,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 113,540 miles

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

engine oil level low

Fail 20 Jan 2018 113,540 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 14 Jan 2017 92,683 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 92,566 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 28 Jan 2016 73,783 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 62,483 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 62,483 miles

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 56,263 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 NRK is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FN12 NRK, 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 NRK is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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