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BF59 NXW

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,201 mi
Last recorded132,201 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 NXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 132,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 123,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 120,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 120,429 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 120,368 miles

Central Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding recheck tyre and wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned both (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear tow bar corroded

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

park brake cables, outer covers deteriorating

rear tyres load rating below axle weight plate figure

Pass 12 Sep 2022 110,405 miles

Only 2 passenger seats, no rear seats fitted at time of test. Cargo bay floor/wood lining drilled to take additional seats/bed, mountings no double skinned to comply with seat belt requirements

Rear tyres load rating (98) below required plated axle weight (99min) for vehicle *dangerous*

additional led lighting front and rear wired into positions lamps

Fail 12 Sep 2022 110,405 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Additional LED lighting front and rear, wired into position lamps

Bonnet bra blocking cabin air intake

Hazard warning switch faulty Will not stay in off position without assistance (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Only 2 passenger seats, no rear seats fitted at time of test. Cargo bay floor / wood lining drilled to take additional seats / bed, mountings not double skinned to comply with seat belt requirements

Rear tyres load rating (98) below required plated axle weight (99MIN) for vehicle

Fail 7 Sep 2022 110,512 miles

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

Additional LED lighting front and rear, wired into position lamps

Bonnet bra blocking cabin air intake

Hazard warning switch faulty Will not stay in off position without assistance (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Only 2 passenger seats, no rear seats fitted at time of test. Cargo bay floor / wood lining drilled to take additional seats / bed, mountings not double skinned to comply with seat belt requirements

Rear tyres load rating (98) below required plated axle weight (99MIN) for vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2021 101,669 miles

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

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

Wheels incorrect stud pattern for hubs, 4 'wobble bolts' and one standard type lock nut (visibly off centre to studhole) on each wheel

Pass 8 Sep 2020 94,413 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 94,413 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 88,409 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 88,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 79,041 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 70,986 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 65,721 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 58,765 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 49,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 36,681 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 36,681 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BF59 NXW is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BF59 NXW, 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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BF59 NXW is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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