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FL59 YHZ

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,918 mi
Last recorded111,918 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 YHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 111,918 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear light unit broken but not showing white light

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 105,528 miles

Nearside Front steering rack arm slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2024 99,807 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 99,806 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 94,792 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2022 89,956 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 89,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 83,808 miles

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

Nearside Front MacPherson strut upper mounting exhibits play

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering system slightly rough Both MacPherson strut upper support bearings (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 83,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Front MacPherson strut upper mounting exhibits play

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering system slightly rough Both MacPherson strut upper support bearings (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 77,492 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 77,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Engine coolant level was very low

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 70,695 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 70,695 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough Both McPherson strut upper support bearings? (2.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Internal door release device insecure

Offside Internal door release device insecure

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 61,867 miles

Offside Inner door handle insecure

Fail 8 Feb 2018 61,867 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner door handle insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2017 56,900 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 56,331 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 56,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 49,857 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 49,857 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 42,811 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 42,811 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 35,621 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 28,516 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 28,516 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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FL59 YHZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FL59 YHZ, 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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FL59 YHZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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