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GJ59 GVZ

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

209,394 mi
Last recorded209,394 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 GVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 209,394 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 201,436 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 201,425 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 192,603 miles

Extra seats fitted to rear and two childs seat fitted

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 176,615 miles

6 extra rear seats have been fitted to rear of vehicle

Nearside Rear tyre bald on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front door mirrors damaged

corrosion on front handbrake cable

damage on both sides front wheel rims

grease around offside front hub assembly

seats bolted down to the floor and box sections by cutting the box sections open

spare wheel carrier empty

Fail 28 Sep 2016 176,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

6 extra rear seats have been fitted to rear of vehicle

Nearside Rear tyre bald on edges

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front door mirrors damaged

corrosion on front handbrake cable

damage on both sides front wheel rims

fuel light staying on

grease around offside front hub assembly

seats bolted down to the floor and box sections by cutting the box sections open

spare wheel carrier empty

Pass 28 Sep 2015 160,819 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 146,210 miles

g/box oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2014 146,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

g/box oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 122,292 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn edges

Fail 26 Sep 2013 122,292 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn edges

Pass 25 Sep 2012 93,077 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 92,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GJ59 GVZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GJ59 GVZ, 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 GJ59 GVZ registered?

GJ59 GVZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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