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FN12 PNL

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,087 mi
Last recorded178,087 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 178,087 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 178,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 165,464 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 155,382 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

radiator support panel bent,radiator broken

Fail 24 Jul 2023 155,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted hitting stub axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

radiator support panel bent,radiator broken

Pass 4 Mar 2022 146,089 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 141,134 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 134,458 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 113,066 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 90,044 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 71,938 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 71,938 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 55,900 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 55,900 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 38,789 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 PNL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PNL, 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 PNL registered?

FN12 PNL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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