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R2 BFE

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,371 mi
Last recorded95,371 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 BFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 95,371 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 95,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 92,124 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 86,583 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 86,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 79,912 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 79,912 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 72,416 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 70,246 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2019 64,552 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2018 57,518 miles

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 May 2018 57,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2017 49,389 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 39,512 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 31,881 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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R2 BFE is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R2 BFE, 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 R2 BFE registered?

R2 BFE is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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