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BV59 VHX

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,679 mi
Last recorded94,679 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 VHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 94,679 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 94,679 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 92,734 miles

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

n/s seat belt slow to retract

Fail 30 Jan 2021 92,734 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by n/s rear brake hose and fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s seat belt slow to retract

Pass 24 Feb 2020 83,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by n/s rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

plastic trim missing on o/s front door

Fail 22 Feb 2020 83,483 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by n/s rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

plastic trim missing on o/s front door

Pass 25 Jan 2019 68,526 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 68,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not retracting (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 6 Feb 2018 56,777 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

outer edge of n/s front Tyre WELL worn

Fail 6 Feb 2018 56,776 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper coner (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

o/s rear fog light lens missing

outer edge of n/s front Tyre WELL worn

Pass 6 Feb 2017 45,308 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 45,380 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 32,844 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rack arms slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2014 18,531 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 138,903 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 104,239 miles

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

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

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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BV59 VHX is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV59 VHX, 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 BV59 VHX registered?

BV59 VHX is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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