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DV09 LWO

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,211 mi
Last recorded185,211 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 LWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 185,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 181,487 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 174,081 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 168,830 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 164,735 miles

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

HAND BRAKE CABLES CORRODED ABOVE FUEL TANK

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

screen chipped

Fail 28 Jul 2021 164,695 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached wing liner (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all hand brake cables very rusty

screen chipped

Pass 3 Jul 2020 158,475 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 158,445 miles

Indicator switch inoperative hazzard switch (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 153,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 148,224 miles

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

Lower gearbox mounting deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 148,224 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Lower gearbox mounting deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 143,800 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres wearing low

engine mount rubbers deteriorating

seat belt sticking

slight play in ball joints

slight wear in top strut mounts

washers poor

Fail 19 Jul 2017 143,735 miles

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

Oil leak ()

all tyres wearing low

engine mount rubbers deteriorating

seat belt sticking

slight play in ball joints

slight wear in top strut mounts

washers poor

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure abs (1.9.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 138,824 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front brake discs and pads wearing low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slighjt play/knock from front ball joint

Fail 6 Jul 2016 138,824 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front brake discs and pads wearing low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slighjt play/knock from front ball joint

Pass 24 Jul 2015 134,273 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 123,620 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 108,876 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 81,961 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 81,941 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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DV09 LWO is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DV09 LWO, 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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DV09 LWO is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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