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GN12 HVJ

2012 Dfsk Loadhopper

Silver Petrol 1310cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,833 mi
Last recorded54,833 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Dfsk Loadhopper30,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 HVJ
MakeDfsk
ModelLoadhopper
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,310cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2026 54,833 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer seal corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 48,588 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 45,932 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 45,932 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 44,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 42,640 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

front pads slightly worn

nearside rear tyre worn

Fail 27 Aug 2021 42,640 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear door handle broken

Pass 9 Oct 2020 38,544 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 38,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 34,648 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 30,689 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 27,913 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 23,268 miles

Rear Exhaust Bracket broken. System still secure

Pass 15 May 2015 17,732 miles

How Reliable is the Dfsk Loadhopper?

Based on 5,241 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
2,772
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake hose excessively deteriorated 96
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GN12 HVJ is a 2012 Dfsk Loadhopper in Silver with a 1,310cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Dfsk Loadhopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 30,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dfsk Loadhopper fails its MOT is brake hose excessively deteriorated, accounting for 96 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN12 HVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dfsk Loadhopper typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Dfsk Loadhopper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN12 HVJ registered?

GN12 HVJ is a 2012 Dfsk Loadhopper, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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