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FE09 ZDL

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

199,084 mi
Last recorded199,084 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 ZDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 199,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 181,268 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 181,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 166,421 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 160,975 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 160,310 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 160,204 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 160,203 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake pedal creeping to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 158,039 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 22 Feb 2018 158,039 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre stop light not working

Pass 19 Jan 2017 156,834 miles

Central stop light not working

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked round inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 154,522 miles

Engine light on

Oil leak

Slight play in suspension

Pass 20 Apr 2015 128,171 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 79,616 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 79,368 miles

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 52,604 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 52,604 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,130 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 46,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Side loading door dont open

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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FE09 ZDL is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FE09 ZDL, 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 FE09 ZDL registered?

FE09 ZDL is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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