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BU09 ZYM

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,847 mi
Last recorded125,847 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 ZYM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 125,847 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 124,558 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 124,518 miles

Central Inner Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. centre (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

advise offside front seat condition

advise offside subframe bar damaged

advise rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2022 121,465 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 121,464 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 121,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower , central. Underside of vehicle (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn As per marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation Slow/lagging in comparison to offside (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. Beam image slightly distorted. It would appear some form of lens buffing maybe required (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 120,213 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 111,652 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 98,163 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt o/s (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s + near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 May 2018 98,163 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt o/s (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s + near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 98,162 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release n/s (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt o/s (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner 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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BU09 ZYM is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BU09 ZYM, 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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BU09 ZYM is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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