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FL09 MGU

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,165 mi
Last recorded140,165 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 140,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r lead to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2022 124,181 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 111,671 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 104,403 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 104,403 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 97,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 90,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 90,372 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play Steering arm inner ball joint play and knocking. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Seat belt buckle Sticking (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damage to outer side wall to cords. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smearing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount bearing broken (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Seat belt buckle sticking. (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Seat belt will not pull out. (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smearing (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens broken but red bulb fitted. (1.3.2d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc braking surface corroded and in poor condition. (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,709 miles

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense broken (1.3.2d)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 80,709 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense broken (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 70,814 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 62,337 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Mar 2015 62,337 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 51,993 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,871 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 15,294 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 MGU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MGU, 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 MGU registered?

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

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