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FN59 XHR

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,750 mi
Last recorded157,750 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 XHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 157,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 136,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel high

Fail 11 Nov 2022 136,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 6 Oct 2021 120,827 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 120,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 106,232 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 106,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2020 104,394 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 104,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 92,822 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 92,822 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 81,280 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 73,656 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 73,444 miles

Both windscreen wipers are just meeting the requirements

Hazard light switch only just meeting the requirements

o/s rear brake is grabbing slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2014 61,864 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT.

near side rear trim damaged causing clips to be sticking out close to causing a sharp edge.

near side rear tyre has 2 screws in it.

spear wheel carrier has a broken bolt but is still secure at time of test.

Fail 9 Sep 2014 61,854 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)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY BADLY SCORED /WORN

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT.

near side rear trim damaged causing clips to be sticking out close to causing a sharp edge.

near side rear tyre has 2 screws in it.

off side front brake pads low

small amount of play in near side front anti roll bar D bush

spear wheel carrier has a broken bolt but is still secure at time of test.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 43,266 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 28,088 miles

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 XHR is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XHR, 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 XHR is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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