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RX59 FOD

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

178,491 mi
Last recorded178,491 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 178,491 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 178,491 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 172,662 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 172,662 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 166,402 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 179,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 165,097 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 165,097 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged due to arch cover rubbing on pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch cover (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 144,056 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 144,056 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 123,463 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

excessive oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2016 123,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

excessive oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2015 102,739 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 102,739 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 91,261 miles

front pads appear low, advise replaced

Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,813 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2013 73,813 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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 56,030 miles

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

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