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DY59 HNL

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

168,776 mi
Last recorded168,776 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 HNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 168,776 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 168,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 165,825 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 165,823 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 161,647 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 161,647 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 157,299 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 157,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 152,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in mounting clips near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 152,713 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in mounting clips near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 146,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 146,242 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 140,113 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Sep 2019 140,111 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2018 134,531 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 134,529 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top mount excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 129,305 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 129,305 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 123,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

high level brake light inop

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge but has a raised edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge but has a raised edge

Fail 29 Sep 2016 123,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

high level brake light inop

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge but has a raised edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge but has a raised edge

Pass 23 Sep 2015 117,094 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 111,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside sliding door handle broken

Pass 30 Sep 2013 100,290 miles

Slight oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 86,826 miles

Front 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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DY59 HNL is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DY59 HNL, 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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DY59 HNL is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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