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FP59 TXA

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

151,715 mi
Last recorded151,715 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 TXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 151,715 miles

advise centre main brake pipe corroded

advise high level brake light not working

advise nearside front seat belt poor retrackion

Fail 9 Apr 2026 151,715 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

advise centre main brake pipe corroded

advise high level brake light not working

advise nearside front seat belt poor retrackion

Pass 20 Mar 2025 143,172 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 135,448 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 125,501 miles

advise screen damage

Pass 25 Mar 2022 113,137 miles

play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack joints

wear on front brake discs

Fail 24 Mar 2022 113,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack joints

wear on front brake discs

Pass 8 Apr 2021 105,137 miles

colour o/s/r indicator

condition o/s door mirror

Fail 8 Apr 2021 105,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn up right link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

colour o/s/r indicator

condition o/s door mirror

Pass 7 Feb 2020 93,033 miles

colour o/s/r indicator

n/s handbrake effort Borderline

n/s/f tyre 2mm

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 3 Feb 2020 93,033 miles

Offside Front 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)) DANGEROUS

colour o/s/r indicator

n/s handbrake effort Borderline

n/s/f tyre 2mm

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 23 Jan 2019 82,059 miles

lift in o/s/f top suspension mounting

Fail 23 Jan 2019 82,059 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

lift in o/s/f top suspension mounting

Pass 17 Jan 2018 69,079 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 69,079 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 53,747 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 53,523 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 47,613 miles

o/s/f top shocker mount lift

wear on rear brake pads

Fail 12 Jan 2016 47,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f top shocker mount lift

wear on rear brake pads

Pass 11 Dec 2014 39,139 miles

colour o/s/r indicator

security o/s outer cv boot and slight grease leak

Fail 11 Dec 2014 39,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

colour o/s/r indicator

security o/s outer cv boot and slight grease leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 37,020 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 26,249 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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FP59 TXA is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 FP59 TXA, 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 FP59 TXA registered?

FP59 TXA is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 December 2009.

Is FP59 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP59 TXA shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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