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FP12 YVJ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,440 mi
Last recorded159,440 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 YVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 159,440 miles

handbrake cable rusted

Fail 17 Mar 2026 159,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

handbrake cable rusted

Pass 25 Mar 2025 152,580 miles

all rear brake pipes are lightly rusted and have been painted

Pass 4 Mar 2024 147,769 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 147,769 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 132,739 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 132,738 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 118,212 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 118,212 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 117,967 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 110,850 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 105,306 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2018 99,142 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 91,919 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 76,628 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 59,486 miles

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

slight leak from washer bottle

Fail 16 Jun 2015 59,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight leak from washer bottle

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 YVJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YVJ, 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 FP12 YVJ registered?

FP12 YVJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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