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FN09 YVY

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

328,066 mi
Last recorded328,066 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 YVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 328,066 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 317,866 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 317,866 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 299,403 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 299,403 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 283,746 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 283,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 264,706 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 264,706 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 240,705 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 240,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 209,250 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 176,980 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 129,612 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 129,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 98,731 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

engine fault warning light on

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 YVY is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YVY, 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 YVY is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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