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FG09 XAM

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

206,126 mi
Last recorded206,126 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 XAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 206,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside 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 22 Jun 2018 187,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside 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 22 Jun 2018 187,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside 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 21 Jun 2017 164,754 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2016 142,200 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 124,617 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 124,617 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 117,826 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 117,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 108,374 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 86,742 miles

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

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 XAM is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XAM, 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 XAM is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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