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DV09 LYU

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

205,556 mi
Last recorded205,556 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 205,556 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 205,556 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 192,679 miles

undercovers fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2019 192,679 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 180,352 miles

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

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))

nearside screen washer weak

small chip in screen

wiper blades worn

Fail 5 Jul 2018 180,327 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

nearside screen washer weak

small chip in screen

wiper blades worn

Pass 17 Aug 2017 157,296 miles

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

nearside screen washer not working

Fail 17 Aug 2017 157,296 miles

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

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

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

nearside screen washer not working

Pass 15 Jul 2016 141,831 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 141,831 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 123,383 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers smear slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2015 123,383 miles

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

wipers smear slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2014 108,858 miles

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

front and rear brake pads about 75% worn

Fail 3 Jul 2014 108,858 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads about 75% worn

Pass 2 Jul 2013 92,945 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 79,057 miles

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

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 LYU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DV09 LYU, 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 LYU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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