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YX09 FCL

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

215,199 mi
Last recorded215,199 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 FCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 215,199 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 215,198 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 198,867 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 198,846 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 176,872 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion evident around wheelchair conversation area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2021 160,097 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 160,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 152,494 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 146,836 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 139,387 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 139,377 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 118,752 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 118,392 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 118,392 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front wiper blades deteriorated

n/s rear tyre has cut

o/s front anti roll bar has slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2015 99,728 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 99,728 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Jan 2015 82,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 82,816 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 68,126 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 68,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 54,234 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,234 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 38,951 miles

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

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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YX09 FCL is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YX09 FCL, 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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YX09 FCL is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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