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FJ09 VKA

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

208,004 mi
Last recorded208,004 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 VKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 208,004 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 204,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

crack in front windsreen

n/s headlamp lense discoloured

Pass 27 Nov 2023 196,928 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 186,012 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 176,305 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 170,993 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 170,993 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 165,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 165,305 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Second U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 145,311 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 145,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 127,420 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 116,007 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 102,490 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 102,431 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 84,253 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 69,789 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,688 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 49,688 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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FJ09 VKA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 122,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ09 VKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ09 VKA registered?

FJ09 VKA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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The MOT history for FJ09 VKA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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