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DY59 ZBW

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

229,687 mi
Last recorded229,687 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 ZBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 229,687 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 229,687 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 219,640 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 219,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 214,413 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 214,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle beam bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle beam bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 204,497 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 204,496 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 198,623 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 198,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 190,951 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 183,711 miles

hand brake cable rusting brake pipes rusting shockers rusting n/s/f door mirror cracked

Fail 8 Jul 2019 183,711 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

hand brake cable rusting brake pipes rusting shockers rusting n/s/f door mirror cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2018 175,694 miles

brake pipes rusty all tyres well worn hand brake cable rusty

Fail 16 Jul 2018 175,694 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes rusty all tyres well worn hand brake cable rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2017 165,563 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 149,990 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 137,146 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2015 136,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 127,598 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 127,598 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 107,342 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 107,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 106,449 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 98,069 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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DY59 ZBW is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZBW, 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 ZBW is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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