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FP12 EPA

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,175 mi
Last recorded150,175 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 EPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 150,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 150,161 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section detached from centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Reflector loose. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2026 149,970 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 146,166 miles

exhaust corroded on middle section

Pass 15 Apr 2024 138,341 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 125,718 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 125,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 113,201 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 99,570 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 99,550 miles

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

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

Position lamp not working o/s n/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear indicator bulbs deteriorating in colour

Pass 2 Jun 2020 95,856 miles

offside front top suspension mount slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2019 88,051 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 81,260 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 81,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2017 73,600 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 May 2017 73,600 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 58,462 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 20 May 2016 58,462 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread both (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 6 May 2015 40,058 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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FP12 EPA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 FP12 EPA, 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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FP12 EPA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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