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BJ09 PXF

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

173,956 mi
Last recorded173,956 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 PXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 173,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

general under body corrosion present

Pass 5 Feb 2024 169,459 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

minimum reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 28 Jan 2023 162,561 miles

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

Nearside Outer damage to the n/s of vehicle

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

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

underbody corrosion present

Fail 27 Jan 2023 162,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer damage to the n/s of vehicle

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

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

underbody corrosion present

Pass 2 Dec 2021 142,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 142,257 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 133,937 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 127,365 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 127,365 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 111,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 111,000 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 102,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake pedal rubber split

Fail 24 Jul 2017 102,351 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 6 Apr 2016 86,638 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 78,365 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 69,274 miles

rear brake pads worn.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to outer walls of front tyres.

engine management light on.

metal in offside rear tyre.

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 69,274 miles

damage to outer walls of front tyres.

engine management light on.

metal in offside rear tyre.

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on edges.

rear brake pads worn.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 58,844 miles

damage to front screen.

Fail 18 Apr 2013 58,842 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage to front screen.

front brake pads appear worn.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 45,649 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 45,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

split to inner side wall of offside front tyre.

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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BJ09 PXF 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 61.9%.

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 BJ09 PXF, 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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BJ09 PXF is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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