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HG09 RUC

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

175,470 mi
Last recorded175,470 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 RUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 175,470 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 169,490 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users engine giving slight blue smoke on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides have slight brake judder (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has slight damage to offside centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake has slightly low effort (needs attention )

engine has a slight misfire

service light on all the time

Fail 28 Jul 2023 169,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn upper joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine has bad oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users engine giving slight blue smoke on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides have slight brake judder (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has slight damage to offside centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake has slightly low effort (needs attention )

engine has a slight misfire

service light on all the time

Pass 1 Aug 2022 160,504 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 160,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 150,035 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has slight scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake in need of adjustment only just met braking performance

Fail 16 Jul 2021 150,035 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has slight scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake in need of adjustment only just met braking performance

Pass 30 Jul 2020 143,654 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 143,654 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 133,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jul 2019 133,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 118,761 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 118,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 109,330 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 109,330 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 101,400 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 101,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 94,151 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 84,146 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 52,975 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 52,975 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 44,336 miles

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

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

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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HG09 RUC is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 HG09 RUC, 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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HG09 RUC is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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