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FP09 GXB

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,875 mi
Last recorded85,875 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 GXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 85,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 76,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 75,457 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

injector leaking gases under bonnet

trailer electric socket not fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2022 75,455 miles

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

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached wiring also cut (4.10 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

injector leaking gases under bonnet

Pass 31 Aug 2021 72,831 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 68,077 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 68,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 66,016 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 65,989 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 65,748 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 65,748 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 64,123 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 64,122 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper arm/cable (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 63,153 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 63,148 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 51,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 51,599 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 34,355 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 34,355 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 8,920 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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FP09 GXB is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FP09 GXB, 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 FP09 GXB registered?

FP09 GXB is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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