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CV09 KZL

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,547 mi
Last recorded170,547 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 KZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 170,547 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 170,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 170,082 miles

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

advise : surface corrosion to front suspension arms

advise : surface corrosion to rear axle assly

Fail 30 Apr 2025 170,082 miles

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

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

advise : surface corrosion to front suspension arms

advise : surface corrosion to rear axle assly

Pass 23 Nov 2023 165,239 miles

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

advise : both rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 161,709 miles

Battery tray support corroded

Front wiper linkage worn

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc shield heavily corroded

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 161,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front wiper linkage worn

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc shield heavily corroded

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 152,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 143,789 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 143,787 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 129,893 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 113,802 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Dec 2018 113,802 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2017 93,033 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 77,257 miles

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

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

movement /wear in o/s front spring top mounting assy.

screen cracked on lower edge

Fail 2 Nov 2016 75,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

screen cracked on lower edge

Pass 14 Nov 2015 58,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2014 30,935 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2014 30,935 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 15,156 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 11,476 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 11,476 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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CV09 KZL is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CV09 KZL, 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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CV09 KZL is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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