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LC59 JEJ

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

157,370 mi
Last recorded157,370 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 JEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 157,370 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Centre brake light not working

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 152,857 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 152,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 146,844 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 146,844 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 140,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Damage to sill

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Damage to sill

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 134,937 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front cv boot deteriorated

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 134,937 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Sound deadening material insecure resting on engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front cv boot deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 129,668 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 117,466 miles

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Apr 2019 117,466 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bush Worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2018 108,887 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 108,887 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 99,003 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak engine sump ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 99,003 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak engine sump ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 90,514 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 80,611 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 80,611 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 69,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 69,937 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 60,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2012 60,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LC59 JEJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LC59 JEJ, 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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LC59 JEJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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