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KR59 KJN

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,250 mi
Last recorded178,250 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 178,250 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 178,194 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 167,249 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 167,249 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 157,474 miles

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

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

Offside Front seat base has worn pivots, but secure

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 157,474 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bearing collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle damaged (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability strut top mount bearing collapsed (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front seat base has worn pivots, but secure

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 146,509 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 146,502 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 139,626 miles

Offside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 139,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 134,928 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 118,969 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame 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))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 118,969 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame 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 4 Aug 2018 107,852 miles

Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 98,957 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 91,459 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 84,591 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 67,313 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 49,825 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 49,807 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 32,353 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 KJN is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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