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FG59 GAO

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,127 mi
Last recorded63,127 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 GAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 63,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 63,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 59,726 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 59,710 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 58,997 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 57,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 59,078 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 54,659 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 51,986 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components .

Exhaust system corroded

Offside front C.V gator leaking grease.

Pass 1 May 2019 49,848 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 46,983 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 43,586 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 43,555 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 39,596 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Spare tyre has wall damage.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 32,139 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 32,139 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 25,248 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 18,749 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 18,749 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 GAO is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 GAO, 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 GAO registered?

FG59 GAO is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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