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J3 FAD

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,785 mi
Last recorded55,785 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 FAD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 55,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on inner face surface braking area reduced (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both headlamp covers deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2025 49,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both headlamp covers deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2024 45,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

both headlamp covers deteoriated

Pass 15 Aug 2023 40,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 40,453 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 35,392 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension top mount slightly tight

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated sweat slightly loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension top mount slightly tight

Pass 7 Sep 2021 31,080 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 31,072 miles

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 27,035 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2020 27,035 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 24,265 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 24,263 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2018 22,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2017 18,142 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 15,583 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 12,363 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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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J3 FAD is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J3 FAD, 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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J3 FAD is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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