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LB59 KAE

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

190,037 mi
Last recorded190,037 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 KAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 190,037 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2025 189,741 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2024 176,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 176,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 168,170 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 154,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn 195/65r16c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 139,297 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 124,803 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 104,422 miles

Coolant low

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

Fail 11 May 2019 104,291 miles

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

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

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Coolant low

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

Pass 15 May 2018 89,272 miles

Both rear tyres worn smooth on edges

Fail 11 May 2018 89,176 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn smooth on edges

Pass 16 May 2017 75,357 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2017 75,209 miles

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

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

Front brake pads appear worn thin

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2016 64,846 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f pads worn

rear lower door catch insecure

Fail 20 Feb 2016 64,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f pads worn

rear lower door catch insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2015 56,467 miles

front tyres edges wear

o/s/f top mount play

upper stoplamp inop

Pass 17 Dec 2013 45,832 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 29,349 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 29,349 miles

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

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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LB59 KAE is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LB59 KAE, 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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LB59 KAE is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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