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FN09 RPV

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,013 mi
Last recorded149,013 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 149,013 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 148,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 147,938 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s inner sill corroded.

Fail 3 Mar 2021 147,938 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s inner sill corroded.

Pass 6 Mar 2020 145,314 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 140,639 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension mount has play.

Reverse light not working.

Fail 17 Sep 2018 140,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension mount has play.

Reverse light not working.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 135,657 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 135,651 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 130,999 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2016 130,886 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2015 127,019 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 127,019 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2014 118,959 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 110,277 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 99,191 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 99,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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 RPV 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 58.8%.

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

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