CarVerify

Free Car Check

KR59 KAE

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,027 mi
Last recorded101,027 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 KAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 101,027 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

Pass 14 Oct 2024 80,982 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

Pass 26 Oct 2023 70,204 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 70,200 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 69,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall pereished/scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 69,474 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall pereished/scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 68,706 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 68,692 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 46,417 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 46,417 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 43,591 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 37,860 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 32,409 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 27,088 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 27,088 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 22,096 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 17,222 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 12,621 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
Full Vauxhall Vivaro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KR59 KAE is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KR59 KAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KR59 KAE?

You can check the full history of KR59 KAE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KR59 KAE registered?

KR59 KAE is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is KR59 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR59 KAE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KR59 KAE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KR59 KAE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.