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FR12 VZM

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,900 mi
Last recorded112,900 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 VZM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 112,900 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 107,453 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 99,269 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 99,269 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 93,977 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 93,961 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2021 87,549 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 81,945 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 75,922 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 70,716 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 61,433 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 55,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play n/s track rod inner steering rack joint

Pass 15 Jun 2015 37,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FR12 VZM is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FR12 VZM, 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 FR12 VZM registered?

FR12 VZM is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is FR12 VZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 VZM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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