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DY09 FDN

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

241,037 mi
Last recorded241,037 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 FDN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 241,037 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 235,099 miles

rear offside and nearside brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 216,828 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2023 216,819 miles

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

All tyres slightly perished

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2022 200,468 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 179,860 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 165,590 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Pass 3 Jun 2019 153,930 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 138,570 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 117,453 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 97,050 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 78,168 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 78,168 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 70,547 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 69,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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DY09 FDN is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 106,533 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 DY09 FDN, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY09 FDN registered?

DY09 FDN is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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