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DV09 MBY

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

156,585 mi
Last recorded156,585 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 MBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 156,585 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working removed (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 156,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working removed (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 143,668 miles

Both headlamps poor beam pattern

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake only just meets require efficiency

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 143,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Both headlamps poor beam pattern

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake only just meets require efficiency

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 138,160 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 138,157 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 125,233 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central stop lamp has been removed

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

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

side loading door handle loose

Fail 20 Sep 2022 125,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central stop lamp has been removed

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

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

side loading door handle loose

Pass 21 Sep 2021 110,468 miles

1 bolt missing from spare wheel carrier

Central Upper stop lamp removed

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 110,466 miles

Central Brake cable damaged badly frayed and broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 bolt missing from spare wheel carrier

Central Upper stop lamp removed

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 97,265 miles

Central stop lamp missing

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

bolt missing from spare wheel carrier

oil leak from engine but not excessive

Fail 23 Sep 2020 97,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central stop lamp missing

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

bolt missing from spare wheel carrier

oil leak from engine but not excessive

Pass 29 May 2019 92,004 miles

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

centre stop light removed

no emissions printout engine wont reach maximum rpm

Pass 30 Apr 2018 85,818 miles

Oil leak ()

centre stop light removed

Fail 30 Apr 2018 85,818 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

centre stop light removed

Pass 30 May 2017 79,869 miles

Central stop lamp has been removed

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the tread

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front are low on outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 71,844 miles

EML lamp on

centre stop lamp has been removed

front number plate damaged

suspect front brake pads worn low

Fail 23 May 2016 71,844 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

EML lamp on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre stop lamp has been removed

front number plate damaged

suspect front brake pads worn low

Pass 22 May 2015 63,885 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 63,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside blind spot mirror missing

Pass 15 May 2014 54,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

part of o/s door mirror glass missing

Fail 15 May 2014 54,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads getting low

o/s and n/s/f brake discs badly worn

o/s/r tyre on limit outer edge and nail in tread

part of o/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 30 May 2013 45,798 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r light lens damaged

part of o/s door mirror missing

Fail 30 May 2013 45,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

part of o/s door mirror missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r light lens damaged

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

Pass 15 May 2012 37,704 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2012 37,704 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre on limit

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 MBY is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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