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FN12 RZJ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,225 mi
Last recorded166,225 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 RZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 166,225 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear and centre (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front jacking points slightly corroded

oil leak

rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2025 166,225 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear and centre (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front jacking points slightly corroded

oil leak

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2024 161,084 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear of brake flexy to next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded in areas

Pass 3 Nov 2023 154,735 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

nearside and offside front inner steering draglink ends slight play

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms rear bushes slight play

Fail 23 Oct 2023 154,470 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear across fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

nearside and offside front inner steering draglink ends slight play

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms rear bushes slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2022 146,541 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 146,541 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 139,714 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 139,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 130,449 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 121,949 miles

service light on

Fail 29 Oct 2019 121,751 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

service light on

Pass 5 Nov 2018 110,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2017 100,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 100,507 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 88,447 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 84,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 79,037 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 RZJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RZJ, 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 RZJ registered?

FN12 RZJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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