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FL09 DHF

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

165,625 mi
Last recorded165,625 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 DHF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 165,625 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 164,624 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty incomplete (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 164,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty incomplete (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 162,742 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 160,844 miles

both n/s tyre slightly perished

r/o/s brake backing plate corroded + holed

Pass 21 Dec 2021 159,942 miles

MINOR OIL LEAK FROM TURBO

REAR INDICATOR BULBS LOOSING AMBER COATING

Fail 16 Dec 2021 159,933 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play LOWER BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

MINOR OIL LEAK FROM TURBO

REAR INDICATOR BULBS LOOSING AMBER COATING

Pass 11 Dec 2020 159,120 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 150,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 May 2018 150,050 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 134,509 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 134,507 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 122,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 109,863 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 97,793 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 97,793 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 88,664 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 88,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 65,007 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 65,007 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DHF is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FL09 DHF, 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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FL09 DHF is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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