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BK09 ORU

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,236 mi
Last recorded188,236 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 ORU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 188,236 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 188,236 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Corrosion under vehicle

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 186,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 182,750 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 179,580 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease around joint from previous repair advise cleaning off (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering rack gaiters damp

Fail 6 Jun 2022 179,501 miles

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

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Steering box has seepage both side (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 177,270 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 171,320 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 171,309 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 167,172 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 167,166 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Body trim clips. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Body trim clips. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 155,109 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 144,035 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 144,035 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 131,648 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 119,495 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 119,495 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 98,471 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,848 miles

Airbag light illuminated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spanner light illuminated

Fail 27 Mar 2013 62,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Airbag light illuminated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spanner light illuminated

Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,316 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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BK09 ORU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 BK09 ORU, 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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BK09 ORU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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