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BN59 UWM

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,824 mi
Last recorded160,824 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 UWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 160,824 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 160,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES CORRODED AND GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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 16 Dec 2020 160,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES CORRODED AND GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 152,336 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 152,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 128,873 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 128,867 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 123,340 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 117,438 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 112,422 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 106,376 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 96,744 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 73,445 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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BN59 UWM is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 UWM, 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 UWM registered?

BN59 UWM is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is BN59 UWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 UWM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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