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KR59 KBU

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,293 mi
Last recorded135,293 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 KBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 135,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged along lower spot weld seam (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexible brake hoses on rear trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 132,015 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 128,708 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 128,704 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot clip insecure

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 124,719 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 120,494 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 118,502 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 112,442 miles

advice indicators not self canceling

Pass 28 Jan 2019 107,986 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 96,270 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded OFFSIDE (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 96,251 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded NEARSIDE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded OFFSIDE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 83,175 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 71,394 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 57,904 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside tie rod has slight play

offside tie rod has slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2014 45,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 45,493 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 37,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 37,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 27,351 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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KR59 KBU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KBU, 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 KBU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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