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FN59 KGY

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

182,623 mi
Last recorded182,623 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 182,623 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 165,995 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion on underside of vehicle strongly advised a good wax oil and clean (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 165,995 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion on underside of vehicle strongly advised a good wax oil and clean (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 155,217 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 139,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 122,513 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 122,513 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 110,507 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 95,526 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 87,658 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 87,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 77,649 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 69,819 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 69,819 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 57,716 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 42,102 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2012 35,728 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 35,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 KGY is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FN59 KGY, 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 KGY is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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