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FN09 ZBF

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,545 mi
Last recorded136,545 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 ZBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 136,545 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 136,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 136,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 133,855 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 130,057 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 124,486 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 120,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 119,183 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2018 119,183 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2017 115,678 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 115,760 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 96,781 miles

Nearside Rear lower lamp unit is damaged

nearside head lamp unit is cracked, not affecting beam image

Fail 5 Jan 2016 96,693 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear lower lamp unit is damaged

nearside head lamp unit is cracked, not affecting beam image

Pass 10 Jan 2014 74,049 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 73,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front headlamp is cracked / damaged & has condensation in the lamp

Pass 11 Apr 2012 49,128 miles

nearside rear panel damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2012 49,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear panel damaged

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 ZBF is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FN09 ZBF, 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 ZBF is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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