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FY12 BVZ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,553 mi
Last recorded91,553 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 BVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 91,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 91,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 88,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 78,328 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 70,769 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 63,968 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 55,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly mishaped / flat spot

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight vertical movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2020 55,081 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush debonded from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly mishaped / flat spot

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight vertical movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 45,771 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Displacing grease due to cable tied on but preventing the ingress of dirt & debris (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 37,516 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 29,164 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 29,164 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 26,961 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 23,203 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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FY12 BVZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY12 BVZ, 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 FY12 BVZ registered?

FY12 BVZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FY12 BVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 BVZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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