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KU09 BVP

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

201,559 mi
Last recorded201,559 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 BVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 201,559 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn u/j (2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 201,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn u/j (2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 186,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 186,768 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wingmirror outer cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 170,568 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 170,565 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 166,246 miles

parking brake travel long

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 8 Aug 2022 166,246 miles

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

parking brake travel long

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 20 Aug 2021 150,231 miles

handbrake travel getting long

steering column u/j slightly notchy

Fail 20 Aug 2021 150,222 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake travel getting long

steering column u/j slightly notchy

Pass 15 Aug 2020 135,096 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2020 135,096 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 123,829 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 123,621 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 106,713 miles

Offside Rear lamp lense damaged

condensation in both headlamps

Pass 2 Jul 2018 105,525 miles

Offside Rear light has slight damage

Pass 14 Nov 2016 105,476 miles

Offside Rear light damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,670 miles

wipers poor

Fail 23 Jul 2015 89,670 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers poor

Fail 5 Aug 2014 75,029 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/s/f headlamp lens damp but beam pattern good.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 75,029 miles

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

O/s/f headlamp lens damp but beam pattern good.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 61,849 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 61,847 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 53,681 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 53,681 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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KU09 BVP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 122,711 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 Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU09 BVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KU09 BVP registered?

KU09 BVP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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