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FN59 KGK

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

250,994 mi
Last recorded250,994 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 KGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 250,994 miles

Heaters inoperative

Fail 20 Dec 2018 250,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Heaters inoperative

Pass 5 Jan 2018 228,305 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2018 228,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 225,724 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear brake pad spring clip

Pass 2 Oct 2015 194,619 miles

Front engine oil leaks

Front no bonnet safety catch

Fail 1 Oct 2015 194,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front engine oil leaks

Front no bonnet safety catch

Pass 2 Oct 2014 160,227 miles

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

oil leak from turbo

Fail 2 Oct 2014 160,227 miles

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

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

oil leak from turbo

Pass 25 Sep 2013 138,911 miles

front brake discs worn o/s & n/s

front brake pads low

Fail 25 Sep 2013 138,911 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn o/s & n/s

front brake pads low

Pass 24 Sep 2012 113,831 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 113,758 miles

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

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

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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FN59 KGK is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FN59 KGK, 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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FN59 KGK is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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