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SW12 FDC

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

107,250 mi
Last recorded107,250 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 FDC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 107,250 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 107,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened badly worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 97,764 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess CORRODED (1.1.15 (a))

Front O/S AND N/S STRUT TOP MOUNTS WORN BIT NOT EXESSIVELY

Fail 11 Feb 2022 97,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess CORRODED (1.1.15 (a))

Front O/S AND N/S STRUT TOP MOUNTS WORN BIT NOT EXESSIVELY

Pass 17 Feb 2021 88,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear front section slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear front section slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 79,559 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 79,511 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 69,099 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 69,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 68,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 56,884 miles

brake pedal soft and spongy

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also binding slightly (3.5.1g)

Front both anti roll bar mounting bushes worn and knocking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle going to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle going to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also binding slightly (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 56,884 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also binding slightly (3.5.1g)

Front both anti roll bar mounting bushes worn and knocking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle going to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle going to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also binding slightly (3.5.1g)

brake pedal soft and spongy

Pass 6 Feb 2017 51,458 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 51,457 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested

Pass 8 Feb 2016 45,975 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 45,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,026 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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SW12 FDC is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SW12 FDC, 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 SW12 FDC registered?

SW12 FDC is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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