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BN59 UTA

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

338,044 mi
Last recorded338,044 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 UTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 338,044 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides front and both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and n\s\r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross mamber and under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 334,353 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing and nearing 2mm

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn just pass 19% (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 321,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 321,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 301,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass 18% (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 279,296 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing inner edge and getting low to nearing 2mm

Pass 15 Sep 2021 260,433 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2020 234,072 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 208,505 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 185,646 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 159,884 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 136,926 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 136,926 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 109,295 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 109,295 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 86,613 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 86,613 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 70,692 miles

spare wheel carrier under van broken section,...

Fail 30 Sep 2013 70,692 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

spare wheel carrier under van broken section,...

Pass 24 Sep 2012 53,479 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 53,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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BN59 UTA is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN59 UTA, 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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What year was BN59 UTA registered?

BN59 UTA is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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The MOT history for BN59 UTA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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