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DA09 DSZ

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

164,404 mi
Last recorded164,404 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 DSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 164,404 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf osf (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr osr 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2026 164,404 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf osf (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr osr 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 163,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Leakage impression on shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small size nail in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 163,961 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top mount found broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Leakage impression on shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small size nail in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 161,690 miles

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

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

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

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

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERBDOY

Pass 21 Apr 2023 159,744 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 159,203 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at clip. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before and after brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 159,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at clip. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before and after brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 158,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 154,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Perished tread/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 154,715 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Perished tread/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 151,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 148,307 miles

*strong smell of exhaust fumes in cab*

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 148,307 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

*strong smell of exhaust fumes in cab*

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 145,729 miles

1 bolt missing from spare wheel carrier

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

Offside Front C.V boot loose but not insecure

Offside Front Slight bind on brake

Fail 4 Jul 2016 145,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1 bolt missing from spare wheel carrier

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

Offside Front C.V boot loose but not insecure

Offside Front Slight bind on brake

Pass 6 Jul 2015 140,785 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 113,913 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 113,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 92,607 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 92,607 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 69,381 miles

handbrake cables inner cables deteriorated feel stiff

Fail 18 Jun 2012 69,381 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake cables inner cables deteriorated feel stiff

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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DA09 DSZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 DA09 DSZ, 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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DA09 DSZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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