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FT61 YUC

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

240,213 mi
Last recorded240,213 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 YUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 240,213 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertray fitted/ubcc

Pass 3 Apr 2025 238,055 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 226,028 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wheel binding

Nearside washer jet

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 226,028 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wheel binding

Nearside washer jet

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 225,330 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2021 214,944 miles

chip in windscreen

off side rear bumper damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2021 214,944 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

chip in windscreen

off side rear bumper damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2020 196,976 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear bumper damaged

chip in windscreen

Fail 6 Jan 2020 196,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear bumper damaged

chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2019 172,278 miles

high level brake light inop

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 149,869 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Jan 2018 149,869 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2017 128,415 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2015 95,248 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 95,248 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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FT61 YUC is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FT61 YUC, 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 FT61 YUC registered?

FT61 YUC is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is FT61 YUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 YUC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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