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EX09 SKZ

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

165,656 mi
Last recorded165,656 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 SKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 165,656 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 165,651 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 165,620 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 165,618 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 165,609 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all turn off when turning dipped beam on (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 165,466 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 165,464 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 165,306 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 164,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 164,556 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 164,550 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 163,765 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 163,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 162,862 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 162,850 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 162,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 132,010 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 107,578 miles

front number plate badly cracked

front sills slightly dented

slight knock on steering column

Fail 5 Apr 2014 107,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pedal slightly spongy

front brake discs slightly lipped

front number plate badly cracked

front sills slightly dented

n/s wiper poor

slight knock on steering column

Pass 25 Mar 2013 89,272 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 89,267 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,488 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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EX09 SKZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EX09 SKZ, 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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What year was EX09 SKZ registered?

EX09 SKZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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