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FN59 MBY

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

159,816 mi
Last recorded159,816 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 MBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 159,816 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 159,816 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 153,839 miles

That the vehicle passed the emissions test No print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 2 Nov 2023 148,244 miles

That the vehicle passed the emissions test No print out was produced due to low emissons

Fail 1 Nov 2023 148,244 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

That the vehicle passed the emissions test No print out was produced due to low emissons

Pass 16 Sep 2022 141,429 miles

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

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

That the vehicle passed the emissions test No print out was produced due to low emissons

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 134,856 miles

advise chip in screen

advise vehicle passed the emissions no print out to clean

Pass 18 Sep 2020 127,907 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 127,906 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 121,642 miles

n/s/f antiroll bar droplink has slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2018 112,472 miles

advise securijty of front bumper

advise vehicle passed the emissions no print out was produced due to low emission

Fail 21 Sep 2018 112,471 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

advise offside rear tyre 2.71mm 1945/65/16c

advise securijty of front bumper

advise vehicle passed the emissions no print out was produced due to low emission

Pass 18 Sep 2017 101,982 miles

advise slight free play offside steering arm

wiper smear

Fail 15 Sep 2017 101,982 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

advise slight free play offside steering arm

wiper smear

Pass 26 Sep 2016 92,188 miles

driver seat base adrift

Fail 23 Sep 2016 92,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

driver seat base adrift

Pass 2 Oct 2015 81,000 miles

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

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

advise tracking check when front tyres replaced

vehicle has passed the emissions test but no print out was issued due to low emissions

Pass 26 Sep 2014 69,053 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front brake pads low advise rp

advise rear brake pads getting low

advise vehicle passed the emissions, no print out was produced due to low emissions

Fail 26 Sep 2014 69,053 miles

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

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

195/65/16

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise free play in near side steering arm

advise front brake pads low advise rp

advise rear brake pads getting low

advise vehicle passed the emissions, no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 27 Sep 2013 57,692 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 57,692 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 45,749 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 45,749 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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 MBY is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MBY, 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 FN59 MBY registered?

FN59 MBY is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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