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FR61 EAE

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

131,398 mi
Last recorded131,398 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR61 EAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 131,398 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear beam corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 125,975 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. STRONGLY ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION,, (1.4.2 (a) (i))

OSR LENZ DAMAGED,,D/SEAT TORN,,AGE/MILES ETC ETC,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 125,972 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. STRONGLY ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION,, (1.4.2 (a) (i))

OSR LENZ DAMAGED,,D/SEAT TORN,,AGE/MILES ETC ETC,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 118,194 miles

((1,50-default))..OSF T/S/MOUNT,,

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 118,194 miles

((1,50-default))..OSF T/S/MOUNT,,

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 98,785 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 98,784 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 85,019 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 85,019 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 76,512 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 76,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 66,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 66,234 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 46,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 46,388 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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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FR61 EAE is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FR61 EAE, 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 FR61 EAE registered?

FR61 EAE is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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