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KR59 KJU

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,125 mi
Last recorded166,125 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 166,125 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 May 2025 166,125 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2024 149,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 136,230 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front "D" Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Case Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 136,230 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front "D" Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Case Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 130,234 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 120,416 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 114,949 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 107,115 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 107,115 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 100,575 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 93,943 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 93,939 miles

Brake performance not tested Unable to carry out brake test due to fluid leak (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing n/s/r brake calipher leaking fluid (3.6.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2016 87,107 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 79,885 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 73,222 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 73,220 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 66,889 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 55,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 55,271 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 52,183 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 52,183 miles

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

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

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 KJU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KJU, 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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What year was KR59 KJU registered?

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

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