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DV09 LYY

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

243,216 mi
Last recorded243,216 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 243,216 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 243,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 232,171 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 232,165 miles

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))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 214,428 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 197,105 miles

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2015 175,398 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Jul 2015 175,398 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 136,424 miles

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

N/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 136,424 miles

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

N/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 104,766 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 104,766 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 79,870 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 79,504 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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DV09 LYY is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LYY, 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 LYY is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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