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YT12 FWJ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,631 mi
Last recorded129,631 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 FWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 129,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 129,631 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe condition (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to management light being on (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 116,654 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 114,237 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 114,225 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 110,760 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 110,501 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 102,487 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 88,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower roll bar bolt loose

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 75,864 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 63,939 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre has a reading of 2mm, also has multiple punctures (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "D" Mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 37,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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YT12 FWJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YT12 FWJ, 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 YT12 FWJ registered?

YT12 FWJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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