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DU09 AEM

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

265,235 mi
Last recorded265,235 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 AEM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 265,235 miles

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

Nearside seatbelt stiff when retracting

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 253,863 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 253,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 253,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 249,336 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 248,159 miles

Spare tyre defective Missing ()

Fail 27 Jan 2021 248,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Missing ()

Pass 5 Feb 2020 242,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow so its visable (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 242,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow so its visable (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure fouling inner tyre (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 235,856 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 229,638 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 229,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 204,118 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 204,118 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 178,302 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 178,301 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 160,675 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 160,669 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

engine misfiring

Pass 10 Jan 2014 133,569 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 133,567 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 102,387 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 72,867 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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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DU09 AEM is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DU09 AEM, 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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DU09 AEM is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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