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AV09 NPU

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,141 mi
Last recorded168,141 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 NPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 168,141 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 165,267 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 160,745 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 160,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Hand brake cable fowling on n/s/r wheel (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 157,155 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in central lower screen not affecting drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine mount on rear lower of engine slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar D bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen not affecting drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nearside rear coil spring slightly coil bound

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside rear trailing arm front bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar D bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 157,155 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in central lower screen not affecting drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine mount on rear lower of engine slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar D bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen not affecting drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nearside rear coil spring slightly coil bound

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside rear trailing arm front bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar D bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 144,989 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2016 142,049 miles

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

Small cuts in all tyres

Pass 23 Sep 2015 117,756 miles

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

Small cuts in all tyres

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 117,756 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Small cuts in all tyres

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 97,186 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 97,186 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 74,106 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 74,106 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 55,471 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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AV09 NPU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV09 NPU, 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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AV09 NPU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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