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FN12 OVW

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,881 mi
Last recorded145,881 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 145,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 145,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 121,902 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 121,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 116,205 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2022 110,270 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 106,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank (in plastic clips) chalked. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 106,486 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Band broken and grease excessive over other components. Risk of contamination to brake surfaces. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank (in plastic clips) chalked. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 105,572 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 105,572 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative No hazard lamps - all individual indicator lamps good. (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 105,028 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2020 105,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2019 104,758 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 103,465 miles

All brake discs corroded

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 102,161 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 91,412 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 88,054 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 70,548 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 OVW 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 72.2%.

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 OVW, 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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What year was FN12 OVW registered?

FN12 OVW is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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