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GC08 AVA

2012 Dfsk Loadhopper

Silver Petrol 1310cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,272 mi
Last recorded40,272 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Dfsk Loadhopper30,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC08 AVA
MakeDfsk
ModelLoadhopper
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,310cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 40,272 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 7 May 2024 40,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper door step/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper door step/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure nearside front clamp broken (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 39,718 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 38,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 38,079 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 33,700 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 30,999 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 30,615 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 26,186 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 26,186 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 24,659 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 24,584 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded limit valve to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 24,583 miles

Emissions not tested due to bad coolant leak & idle speed high (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded limit valve to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 245,775 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 24,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Dfsk Loadhopper?

Based on 5,241 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
2,772
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake hose excessively deteriorated 96
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GC08 AVA is a 2012 Dfsk Loadhopper in Silver with a 1,310cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Dfsk Loadhopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 30,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dfsk Loadhopper fails its MOT is brake hose excessively deteriorated, accounting for 96 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GC08 AVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dfsk Loadhopper typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Dfsk Loadhopper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GC08 AVA is a 2012 Dfsk Loadhopper, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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