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FP09 UYF

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,997 mi
Last recorded165,997 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 UYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 165,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 164,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Lines Covered in Underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 160,028 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 151,867 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner tie rods ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 144,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 144,668 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 136,968 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 299,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from above sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 288,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [nearside]. slightly corroded at clip mount. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2019

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along axle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [nearside]. slightly corroded at clip mount. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 31 Jul 2018

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2017 184,775 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2016

Centre Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 17,734 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

low emissions 0.24

Pass 2 Jul 2014 147,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Diesel emissions passed,0.12k T/C

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 147,981 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Diesel emissions passed,0.12k T/C

Engine "MANG WARNING" light is on

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013

nail in off side front tyre see marked area on tyre .

no millage display on dash.

off side rear brake sticking slightly.

slight leak of grease from near side front outer drive shaft gaiter.

Fail 25 Jun 2013

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

nail in off side front tyre see marked area on tyre .

no millage display on dash.

off side rear brake sticking slightly.

slight leak of grease from near side front outer drive shaft gaiter.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 95,459 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2012 95,459 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 UYF is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FP09 UYF, 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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FP09 UYF is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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