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KU09 UZP

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,258 mi
Last recorded188,258 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 UZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 188,258 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both, front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly, inner edge, close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear, brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres, wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 188,246 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment n/s handbrake effort, very poor. (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both, front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly, inner edge, close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear, brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres, wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 182,904 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH, FRONT. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside N/S HANDBRAKE EFFORT, REDUCED.

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH, REAR TYRES. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 177,341 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR BRAKE READINGS, JUST MEET REQUIREMENTS.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS, CORRODED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 177,310 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NOT SECURED. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BADLY SPLIT, ON END. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR BRAKE READINGS, JUST MEET REQUIREMENTS.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS, CORRODED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 171,046 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 170,987 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BADLY SPLIT. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BADLY SPLIT. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high VERY HIGH, ADJUSTED. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high VERY HIGH, ADJUSTED. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 164,387 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 155,884 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 148,062 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 148,057 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated inner cord showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front disc lipp

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre stud

Pass 26 Jul 2019 140,928 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 133,005 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 123,027 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 112,145 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 105,449 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 95,460 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 95,458 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 88,305 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 88,305 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 88,034 miles

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

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

Nearside 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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KU09 UZP is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KU09 UZP, 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 KU09 UZP registered?

KU09 UZP is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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