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FJ09 ERS

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,150 mi
Last recorded72,150 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 ERS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 72,150 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 67,620 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 67,620 miles

Central Brake cable damaged cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 60,677 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 60,676 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 50,763 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 50,763 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 38,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge towards outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge towards outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 38,732 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge towards outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge towards outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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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FJ09 ERS is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 64,306 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 FJ09 ERS, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FJ09 ERS registered?

FJ09 ERS is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 October 2018.

Is FJ09 ERS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ09 ERS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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