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FV59 DXS

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

167,672 mi
Last recorded167,672 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 DXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 167,672 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and slight damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 167,665 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and slight damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 155,211 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

passenger seats runners worn

Fail 7 Apr 2025 155,205 miles

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

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

passenger seats runners worn

Pass 18 Apr 2024 149,012 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 148,982 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 143,155 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 143,155 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 134,328 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 134,204 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 128,431 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres have cuts obscured by stones (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 128,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres have cuts obscured by stones (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 117,697 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 117,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn also upper boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 105,890 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bushs (2.4.G.2)

Hazard switch temperamental.

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn Inner clip - not insecure. (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 105,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d- bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 95,096 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 71,564 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 71,367 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 58,104 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2013 58,104 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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Pass 29 Oct 2012 42,706 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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FV59 DXS is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FV59 DXS, 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 FV59 DXS registered?

FV59 DXS is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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