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FL09 DFV

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,035 mi
Last recorded81,035 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 DFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 81,035 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 78,447 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 78,447 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 75,408 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 75,408 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 72,457 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 63,858 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 63,858 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side cable snapped due to corrosion (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 56,160 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 56,160 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 50,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/16c 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 47,462 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 47,462 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached strut top mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 44,729 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 44,729 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

Pass 19 Apr 2017 37,225 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 30,391 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 19,523 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 14,113 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 11,660 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 9,761 miles

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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FL09 DFV is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL09 DFV, 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 FL09 DFV registered?

FL09 DFV is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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