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FN09 RNX

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

191,481 mi
Last recorded191,481 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 RNX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 191,481 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 191,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 181,095 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2019 181,081 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp Loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Air in system excessive brake peddle travel (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 166,516 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 166,480 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre metal brake pipe from abs pump to nearside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2017 152,634 miles

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 132,042 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 131,923 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 126,584 miles

COOLANT LEAK REAR OF ENGINE AREA

ENGINE FAULT LIGHT (SPANNER) ON

Fail 13 Apr 2015 126,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

COOLANT LEAK REAR OF ENGINE AREA

ENGINE FAULT LIGHT (SPANNER) ON

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 107,705 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 107,705 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

slihgt distortion o/s rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2013 105,401 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 6 Sep 2013 105,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2012 94,512 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Apr 2012 94,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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FN09 RNX is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FN09 RNX, 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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FN09 RNX is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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