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FG09 XHN

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,114 mi
Last recorded160,114 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 160,114 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 160,112 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump fractured excessively leaking (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets worn and blocked (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

auxiliary belt contaminated with oil

Pass 16 May 2019 159,900 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 159,900 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 145,027 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 145,027 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 128,752 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 112,814 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 101,259 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2015 101,259 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2014 73,246 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 73,245 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 41,404 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 41,403 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2012 35,374 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 XHN is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XHN, 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 FG09 XHN registered?

FG09 XHN is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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