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FN12 XJO

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,450 mi
Last recorded173,450 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 173,450 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 173,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 159,951 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 146,300 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 133,325 miles

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 120,369 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 115,109 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 112,246 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 105,143 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 105,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no aim pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative missing (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel balance weights fouling brake caliper (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no aim pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative missing (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 94,941 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 94,941 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 75,875 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 50,856 miles

Nearside middle passenger seat has child seat fitted

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

Offside middle passenger seat has child seat fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 32,656 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 XJO is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XJO, 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 XJO is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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