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DS09 DKL

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

248,608 mi
Last recorded248,608 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 DKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 248,608 miles

Nearside Rear brake backplate badly corroded

Offside Front slight play in top suspension mount

Fail 15 Jul 2025 248,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake backplate badly corroded

Offside Front slight play in top suspension mount

Pass 25 Apr 2024 242,149 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 242,149 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 231,489 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 222,696 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2021 212,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear backplate corroded

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

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 212,782 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))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear backplate corroded

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

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 183,333 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 157,627 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 131,069 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 131,069 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 102,730 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 71,686 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 54,696 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 45,384 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 45,384 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 39,038 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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DS09 DKL is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DS09 DKL, 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 DS09 DKL registered?

DS09 DKL is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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