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FP61 VKU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

178,609 mi
Last recorded178,609 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 VKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 178,609 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 178,605 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 170,071 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 170,068 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2022 161,680 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 161,680 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 158,616 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 153,949 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 153,945 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 146,271 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 129,403 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

e.m.l. warning light indicating a possible fault

Fail 24 Nov 2015 129,403 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

e.m.l. warning light indicating a possible fault

Fail 6 Jan 2015 115,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 115,746 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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FP61 VKU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FP61 VKU, 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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FP61 VKU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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