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FV59 EXN

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

259,257 mi
Last recorded259,257 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 EXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 259,257 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Under tray fitted (Undercarriage)

Fail 5 Dec 2022 259,257 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Under tray fitted (Undercarriage)

Pass 2 Dec 2021 245,423 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 245,410 miles

Central Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 232,468 miles

Front Under tray fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 230,095 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 230,089 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 227,397 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 227,392 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 209,502 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Nov 2017 209,502 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 186,272 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 186,223 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 166,064 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 146,474 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 121,925 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 121,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 96,063 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 EXN is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EXN, 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 EXN registered?

FV59 EXN is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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