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FP09 UVW

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,886 mi
Last recorded171,886 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 UVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2023 171,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 167,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 167,715 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 161,890 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 152,648 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 152,648 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 137,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 122,450 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 122,450 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 107,206 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 94,798 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

near side steering rack end has slight play

top suspension mountings are stiff

Fail 12 Jun 2016 94,798 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty hazards work but don't stay working due to fault switch etc (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal slightly spongy

near side steering rack end has slight play

top suspension mountings are stiff

Pass 15 Jun 2015 83,090 miles

advise condition of hazard switch

srong advise to front to rear brakre pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2014 70,249 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 56,984 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 56,984 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 42,180 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 UVW is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FP09 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

FP09 UVW is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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