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DV59 CLJ

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

387,656 mi
Last recorded387,656 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 CLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 387,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 387,646 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 382,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 378,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main f to r (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 378,056 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main f to r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 373,947 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 372,492 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 370,429 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp len broken

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 370,426 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear lamp len broken

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 368,154 miles

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))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 368,140 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 366,811 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside handbrake low readings

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 358,861 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened middle row (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

no emissions given (0%

Pass 2 Jun 2017 326,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

no emissions given (0%

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2017 311,693 miles

Hazzard light switch damaged but still operative

Nearside Front CV grease on suspension/braking components but boot appears to be ok

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape-205/65x16c

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside wiper blade smearing slightly

Offside Front Fog lamp deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front outer brake pad approx.4mm(inners not visible with wheels on)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside wiper blade split slightly

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed centre row of seats-nearside outer belt (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 311,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken Broken at top (2.4.C.1a)

Hazzard light switch damaged but still operative

Nearside Front CV grease on suspension/braking components but boot appears to be ok

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape-205/65x16c

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside wiper blade smearing slightly

Offside Front Fog lamp deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front outer brake pad approx.4mm(inners not visible with wheels on)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside wiper blade split slightly

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed centre row of seats-nearside outer belt (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 305,483 miles

slight cracking to nearside rear tyre

slight oil leak

Pass 24 May 2016 269,322 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 252,242 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 218,368 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 218,368 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 162,094 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 161,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 143,517 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 143,364 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2013 108,220 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 55,574 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 55,574 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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DV59 CLJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DV59 CLJ, 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 CLJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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