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VU09 FXH

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,720 mi
Last recorded131,720 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 FXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 131,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 131,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm limit and wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm limit and wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 121,118 miles

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

electrical fault light on dash

intermitant fault on hazard switch

Fail 5 May 2016 121,118 miles

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

electrical fault light on dash

intermitant fault on hazard switch

Pass 8 Apr 2015 107,967 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear unevenly

electrical fault light on dash

n/s/r tyre approaching 2mm limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/f strut top mounting worn slightly/noisy

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 8 Apr 2015 107,956 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear unevenly

electrical fault light on dash

n/s/r tyre approaching 2mm limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/f strut top mounting worn slightly/noisy

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Jan 2014 94,189 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 94,187 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 82,296 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 163,172 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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VU09 FXH is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VU09 FXH, 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 VU09 FXH registered?

VU09 FXH is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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