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FL09 LTE

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,791 mi
Last recorded135,791 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 LTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 135,791 miles

NO ACCELERATION DETECTED

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing KEEP AN EYE ON THEM, OUTER SIDEWALLS PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 135,789 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel NEED TO SERVICE THE HANDBRAKE ( SOMETHING SEIZED ) (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR ENGINE MOUNT COMPLETELY GONE (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very nearlygone recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

NO ACCELERATION DETECTED

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing KEEP AN EYE ON THEM, OUTER SIDEWALLS PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 126,013 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 126,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 115,128 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 115,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 105,023 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 105,022 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 94,129 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 94,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 85,500 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 85,406 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 78,402 miles

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 71,099 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 71,040 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 63,961 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 63,959 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NS + OS in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS + OS (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 56,558 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 56,556 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 49,711 miles

hazard warning switch damaged but working as it should.

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Dec 2014 42,002 miles

centre brake light n/w

o/s/r spring broken at extreme lower end, spring still seated and has no movement when vehicle is jacked up.

under vehicle protection fitted at time of test covering some testable items

Fail 8 Dec 2014 42,002 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

centre brake light n/w

o/s/r spring broken at extreme lower end, spring still seated and has no movement when vehicle is jacked up.

under vehicle protection fitted at time of test covering some testable items

Pass 7 Mar 2014 35,105 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 35,105 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 26,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 26,785 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 17,097 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 LTE is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LTE, 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 LTE is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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