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HG09 VBN

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

207,530 mi
Last recorded207,530 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 VBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 207,530 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 199,030 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 189,204 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 189,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 162,583 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 162,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 134,732 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 134,732 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 108,162 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 108,162 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 82,597 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 82,597 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 81,093 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 81,005 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2016 75,708 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 72,219 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 May 2015 72,219 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2014 67,980 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 67,967 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front wipers split

front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Oct 2013 60,733 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 44,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2012 44,543 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VBN is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black 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 VBN, 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 HG09 VBN registered?

HG09 VBN is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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The MOT history for HG09 VBN shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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