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FG59 VPU

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,354 mi
Last recorded141,354 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 141,354 miles

Front under body outrigs corroded

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 141,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake cable damaged handbrake cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front under body outrigs corroded

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 121,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 121,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake caliper handbrake lever (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts under bumper bumper area (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 92,751 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Feb 2018 91,399 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 91,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 86,461 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 81,181 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 81,172 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 69,985 miles

Car and spanner light on dash display indicating a fault in the system

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 58,299 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 58,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 42,527 miles

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

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 VPU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VPU, 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 VPU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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