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FG59 GJZ

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,941 mi
Last recorded137,941 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 137,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 137,658 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Belt not fully returning (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Parking brake lever not returning correctly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Long crack in central area of screen (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 129,131 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Wear in upper mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in lower centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 118,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 108,542 miles

Front Play in both top suspension mounts.

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 95,388 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess RECOMMEND REPAIR (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 NSR/OSR AND CUTS IN TREAD. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 87,012 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 87,012 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 80,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 79,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play BEARING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 73,296 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 60,958 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 60,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 50,445 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 44,896 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 44,895 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Worn to metal backing plate. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Brake test not done.

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 33,551 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 33,551 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 25,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 25,323 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 19,928 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 19,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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 GJZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FG59 GJZ, 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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FG59 GJZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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