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DS09 OPL

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

379,708 mi
Last recorded379,708 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 OPL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 379,708 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 364,699 miles

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

no acceleration detected on emissions test

Fail 5 Aug 2021 364,698 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

no acceleration detected on emissions test

Pass 5 Aug 2020 318,086 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 318,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended CENTRE ROW (7.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS WIRE (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 317,991 miles

Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 317,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 271,129 miles

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

slight fluid leak from engine

Fail 7 Aug 2019 271,123 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

slight fluid leak from engine

Pass 17 Sep 2018 232,805 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 232,799 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged centre outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2018 232,799 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged centre outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 208,834 miles

brake pedal rubber split slightly

engine light illuminated

Fail 15 Aug 2017 208,834 miles

Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. middle row outer (6.2.A.2)

brake pedal rubber split slightly

engine light illuminated

Fail 5 Aug 2017 208,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt centre (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre and rear (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play in ball joints (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 10 Aug 2016 160,813 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 110,017 miles

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened Nearside rear (second row (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 110,004 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened Nearside rear (second row (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 98,787 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 98,785 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 85,986 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 85,986 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 80,604 miles

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber worn

Pass 23 Dec 2013 73,547 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2013 73,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 65,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear tyre damaged but not exposing cords

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outter edges

Pass 17 Aug 2012 29,089 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 OPL is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 DS09 OPL, 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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DS09 OPL is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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