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RX59 FNU

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

194,269 mi
Last recorded194,269 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX59 FNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 194,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both o/s and n/s slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 194,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both o/s and n/s slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 183,445 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2022 183,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 167,354 miles

Nearside Rear Light Broken

Under Tray fitted

Pass 1 May 2020 165,507 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 153,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 134,365 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 134,347 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 116,311 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 116,311 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 111,367 miles

engine light on as well as glow light and spanner light

Pass 16 Aug 2014 106,588 miles

steering / suspension has slight play

Fail 15 Aug 2014 106,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 21 Aug 2013 93,568 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 93,568 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 69,499 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 69,499 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RX59 FNU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc 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 RX59 FNU, 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 RX59 FNU registered?

RX59 FNU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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