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FN09 ZPU

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,632 mi
Last recorded151,632 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 ZPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 151,632 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four wheels protruding beyond wheel arches

front number plate damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2026 151,632 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all four wheels protruding beyond wheel arches

front number plate damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2024 143,577 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four wheels protruding beyond wheel arches

Pass 18 Dec 2023 134,116 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four wheel/tyres protruding beyond wheel arches

Pass 3 Jan 2023 125,709 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels/tyres ()

Fail 3 Jan 2023 125,709 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels/tyres ()

Pass 4 Jan 2022 114,673 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight play in front cross member bushes

Fail 4 Jan 2022 114,673 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

slight play in front cross member bushes

Pass 5 Jan 2021 108,920 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 106,687 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 106,685 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 99,969 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber starting to deteriorate (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 99,968 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement causing damage to caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber starting to deteriorate (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 96,655 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 84,127 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 77,272 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 72,344 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 72,344 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jan 2013 52,030 miles

BODY DAMAGE.

Fail 17 Jan 2013 52,030 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

BODY DAMAGE.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 43,738 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 43,738 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 ZPU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ZPU, 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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What year was FN09 ZPU registered?

FN09 ZPU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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