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GF09 JSZ

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,620 mi
Last recorded154,620 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 JSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 154,620 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess due to oil contamination (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY = BELOW LIMIT ON INNER EDGE + OUT OF SHAPE !! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 145,501 miles

Both headlamps cloudy

Both rear spring top mounts corroded

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

Nearside Steering arm slight play

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 145,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Both headlamps cloudy

Both rear spring top mounts corroded

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

Nearside Steering arm slight play

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 140,628 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 140,627 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 133,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 133,064 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 128,035 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 128,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements carbon effect characters (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2021 121,289 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 108,194 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 108,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 95,435 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 81,527 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 81,525 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 72,899 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 65,467 miles

tyre cut nsr not expossing cords

undertray fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2016 65,467 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

tyre cut nsr not expossing cords

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 46,299 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 46,269 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 16,731 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 16,020 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 12,495 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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GF09 JSZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GF09 JSZ, 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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GF09 JSZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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