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DV59 BKL

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

154,000 mi
Last recorded154,000 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 BKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 154,000 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 153,996 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 152,760 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 152,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 151,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PART OF FLEXIBLE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 151,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PART OF FLEXIBLE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 144,094 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside park brake efficiency slight low

Pass 12 Mar 2022 138,097 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Offside rear parking brake only just met efficiency requirements

Fail 10 Mar 2022 138,078 miles

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

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Offside rear parking brake only just met efficiency requirements

Pass 25 Mar 2021 133,868 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 132,176 miles

Nearside Front seat not standard. mountings for seat and seat belts not standard

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 132,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS wire touching steering arm and near to drive shaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS wire touching anti roll bar and near to drive shaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front seat not standard. mountings for seat and seat belts not standard

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 126,449 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 126,449 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 113,683 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 113,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 98,706 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 82,247 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

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

wipers juddering

Fail 19 Sep 2015 82,247 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

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

wipers juddering

Pass 15 Aug 2014 69,966 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs BADLY WORN

rear brake discs slightly worn

windscreen chipped zone a

Pass 29 Aug 2013 57,093 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 57,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 56,666 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 56,666 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 47,290 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 47,290 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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DV59 BKL is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DV59 BKL, 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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DV59 BKL is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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