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HY59 ZXJ

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,641 mi
Last recorded156,641 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 ZXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 156,641 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 156,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 151,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror. (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 151,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 145,848 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 145,845 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 141,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 133,939 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 133,938 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 133,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 119,170 miles

non commercial tyres fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2020 119,141 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

non commercial tyres fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2018 113,517 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 113,516 miles

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

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 Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 105,241 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread MAY REQUIRE TO ATTENTION (6.3.1d)

rear fog light unit slightly loose ,may require to attention

Fail 20 Oct 2017 105,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread MAY REQUIRE TO ATTENTION (6.3.1d)

rear fog light unit slightly loose ,may require to attention

Pass 16 Sep 2016 98,073 miles

front brake pads look low / discs worn

o/s/f tyre low tread

Pass 17 Sep 2015 88,353 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 85,761 miles

n/s/f outter wall damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,665 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 66,665 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2012 52,435 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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HY59 ZXJ 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 63.6%.

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 HY59 ZXJ, 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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HY59 ZXJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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