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KU09 UKO

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

200,364 mi
Last recorded200,364 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 UKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 200,364 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 200,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint also has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Pattern also poor (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front bush casing corroded and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 192,557 miles

Offside Front inner rack end slight play

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2024 192,550 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front inner rack end slight play

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2023 184,602 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe on suspension arm corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe that goes into hose before suspension arm corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 184,602 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot lose. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe on suspension arm corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe that goes into hose before suspension arm corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 173,153 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 173,131 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 162,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe that goes into brake hose just before rear axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 154,657 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe that goes into hose before rear axle is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 154,657 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe that goes into hose before rear axle is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 152,812 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 152,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s ABS wire not fully secure

Pass 29 Aug 2018 145,282 miles

Offside Front Top strut mount has slight lift.

Fail 24 Aug 2018 145,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Top strut mount has slight lift.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 137,528 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS EXTREMELY CLOSE TO MINIMUM THICKNESS. (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 137,528 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS EXTREMELY CLOSE TO MINIMUM THICKNESS. (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 127,998 miles

Centre Upper rear stop lamp inop, poss not connected

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 127,755 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Centre Upper rear stop lamp inop, poss not connected

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 115,821 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

screw in N/S/F tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2014 100,950 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 100,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2013 95,743 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 95,743 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 67,413 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 67,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KU09 UKO is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KU09 UKO, 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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KU09 UKO is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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