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GK59 VTJ

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,448 mi
Last recorded95,448 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 VTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 95,448 miles

injector seal leaking

Fail 6 Oct 2023 95,446 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

injector seal leaking

wire rubbing on drive shaft

Pass 12 Oct 2022 88,767 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear engine stay bar (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive brake fluid round gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top stop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 88,755 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear engine stay bar (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive brake fluid round gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top stop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 81,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 81,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 70,817 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 66,932 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 62,320 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 55,375 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 48,531 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 38,740 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 38,740 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 29,961 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight brake drag o/s/f

Fail 10 Sep 2013 29,961 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight brake drag o/s/f

Pass 15 Sep 2012 23,904 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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GK59 VTJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK59 VTJ, 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 GK59 VTJ registered?

GK59 VTJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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