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SW09 FXO

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2021
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

234,660 mi
Last recorded234,660 miles
Recorded on31 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 FXO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 May 2021 234,660 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users injectors (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injectors leaking back engine soaked in fuel (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

gearbox very noisy and jumping out of gear selection

Pass 29 May 2020 228,846 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 21 May 2020 228,666 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 224,156 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 214,452 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 214,452 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 194,255 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 194,254 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 176,638 miles

NSF tyre 2mm

OSR TYRE 3MM.

Fail 28 Jul 2015 176,638 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

NSF tyre 2mm

OSR TYRE 3MM.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 142,944 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 142,944 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 120,947 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 120,947 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 87,303 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 87,303 miles

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

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

n/s/f seat belt not retracting

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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SW09 FXO is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SW09 FXO, 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 SW09 FXO registered?

SW09 FXO is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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