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KR59 JVG

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

53,184 mi
Last recorded53,184 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 JVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 53,184 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2026 53,184 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 40,421 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 40,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 27,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (1.1.11 (c))

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Nearside Front A B S SENSOR NOT SECURE

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front A B S SENSOR NOT SECURE

Offside Front DOOR CHECK STRAP NOT SECURE

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective INCORRECT SIZE

Fail 8 Aug 2024 27,040 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (1.1.11 (c))

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Nearside Front A B S SENSOR NOT SECURE

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front DOOR CHECK STRAP NOT SECURE

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective INCORRECT SIZE

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Aug 2023 25,627 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective INCORRECT SIZE

Fail 4 Aug 2023 25,627 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective INCORRECT SIZE

Pass 18 Jul 2022 23,906 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING 2.9MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING 2.6MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective INCORRECT SIZE

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 23,906 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING 2.9MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING 2.6MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective INCORRECT SIZE

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 21,966 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING 3.2MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front TYRE 3.2MM

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

SPARE TYRE DIFFERENT SIZE TO OTHERS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Aug 2021 21,966 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING 3.2MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front TYRE 3.2MM

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

SPARE TYRE DIFFERENT SIZE TO OTHERS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Aug 2020 19,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

wipers smearing

Pass 26 Jul 2019 16,849 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 12,421 miles

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

advise wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 1 Aug 2018 12,421 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 195 65 16 should be 205 65 16 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

advise wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 9 Aug 2017 9,064 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 9,064 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 6,397 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 6,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Drivers door check strap broken

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 56,768 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 56,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Sep 2014 49,330 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 49,330 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 42,237 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 42,237 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 35,762 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 35,762 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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KR59 JVG is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 KR59 JVG, 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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KR59 JVG is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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