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DS09 XXJ

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

288,055 mi
Last recorded288,055 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 288,055 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 281,371 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 275,086 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 268,908 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 262,160 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 262,156 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear from tank back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 255,240 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 248,823 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 239,329 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 239,329 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 226,705 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 226,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 189,179 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

front and rear pads could not be seen, with wheel trims fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2016 189,179 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

front and rear pads could not be seen, with wheel trims fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2015 148,053 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 113,773 miles

emmisons to clean to take readings

Pass 30 Jul 2013 82,147 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 53,672 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 21,965 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 21,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 8,335 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 XXJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XXJ, 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 XXJ registered?

DS09 XXJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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