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FG09 AVR

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,100 mi
Last recorded128,100 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 AVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 128,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light lens broken but not affecting output

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

Rear Axle and suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2025 128,100 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Light lens broken but not affecting output

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

Rear Axle and suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2024 125,989 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security innersills and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 125,352 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 125,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 121,797 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 121,797 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 112,033 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 108,365 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 105,060 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 101,352 miles

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

Front no plate cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2016 96,564 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2016 96,558 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 79,386 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 60,740 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 47,882 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 38,035 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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FG09 AVR is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FG09 AVR, 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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FG09 AVR is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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