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LR12 FTO

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,059 mi
Last recorded167,059 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 FTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 167,059 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 167,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 160,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 160,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 151,955 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 151,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2022 144,044 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 138,138 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under Seal coated

Fail 24 Feb 2021 138,138 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under Seal coated

Pass 24 Apr 2019 124,576 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 107,244 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 88,017 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 88,017 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 68,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s & n/s top mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 68,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s & n/s top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 51,346 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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LR12 FTO is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LR12 FTO, 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 LR12 FTO registered?

LR12 FTO is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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