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KU59 JLX

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,250 mi
Last recorded117,250 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 JLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 117,250 miles

Front wiper smearing. not excessive. still a clear view in drivers vision.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged side mirror cracked. still clear view to the rear (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

coolant below minimum

Fail 19 Jan 2026 117,250 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front wiper smearing. not excessive. still a clear view in drivers vision.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged side mirror cracked. still clear view to the rear (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

coolant below minimum

Pass 17 Jan 2025 112,014 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 111,996 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction objects hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 106,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low 2mm/3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisey (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 106,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2056516c 107/105t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low 2mm/3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisey (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 99,171 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 99,171 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking Brake cable snapped while conducting parking brake test on rolling road

Pass 14 Jan 2022 90,924 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 90,903 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Parking Brake Lever On Caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2020 82,999 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 78,991 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 70,701 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 67,335 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened center row (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 67,065 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened center row (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 60,433 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 52,942 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 44,532 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 35,030 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 35,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 26,867 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 26,867 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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KU59 JLX is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KU59 JLX, 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 KU59 JLX registered?

KU59 JLX is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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