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FL09 LVT

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,629 mi
Last recorded130,629 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 130,629 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 130,629 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 126,427 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 122,849 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 122,849 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 118,884 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 118,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2021 113,216 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 113,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2020 105,720 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 105,716 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 98,557 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 98,552 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 94,814 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 94,814 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 90,375 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 90,373 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 81,340 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 81,268 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 73,562 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 73,403 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,342 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 50,120 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 34,991 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 LVT is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LVT, 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 LVT registered?

FL09 LVT is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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