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FG09 NVE

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

207,164 mi
Last recorded207,164 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 NVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 207,164 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 207,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively abs sensor wiring insecure (1.6 (d))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 200,817 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 200,816 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 194,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to and from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to and from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 188,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged bolts missing but secure (1.6 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 188,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged bolts missing but secure (1.6 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 183,268 miles

Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively both n/s and o/s securing bolts broken (adequately secure) (1.6 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 177,077 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 177,048 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 172,997 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play No noise. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 166,564 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 166,564 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 161,286 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 161,286 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 153,256 miles

FRONT NUMBERPLATE CRACKED

Pass 20 Oct 2015 129,715 miles

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

smoke to clean to measure

Fail 12 Oct 2015 129,375 miles

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

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

smoke to clean to measure

Pass 5 Sep 2014 105,231 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 104,752 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 84,336 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 84,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 64,281 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front registration plate cracked, but can still be read

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 NVE is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NVE, 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 NVE is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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