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EX09 SWY

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,826 mi
Last recorded106,826 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 SWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 106,826 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 May 2019 106,826 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 May 2018 99,441 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge & perished in outer wall

Fail 1 May 2018 99,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge & perished in outer wall

Pass 4 May 2017 92,511 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noisy on rotation

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 May 2017 92,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noisy on rotation

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2016 87,544 miles

wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 9 May 2016 87,535 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 18 Aug 2015 80,886 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 17 Aug 2015 80,886 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 16 May 2014 68,620 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

cant see inner brake pads

Fail 17 May 2013 55,760 miles

High level brake light inop

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

Pass 17 May 2013 55,760 miles

High level brake light inop

Pass 21 May 2012 43,748 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 SWY is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

EX09 SWY is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 May 2009.

Is EX09 SWY safe to buy?

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