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FG59 FXS

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

246,694 mi
Last recorded246,694 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 FXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 246,694 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough Slight play in U/J (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 231,281 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 214,561 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 202,020 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 202,020 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 187,762 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 176,191 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 164,526 miles

Service light illuminated on dash.

Fail 3 Oct 2018 164,526 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service light illuminated on dash.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 143,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 143,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 129,347 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 119,718 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 108,069 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 95,324 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 95,324 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 80,206 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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FG59 FXS is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc 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 FG59 FXS, 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 FG59 FXS registered?

FG59 FXS is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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The MOT history for FG59 FXS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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