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LM09 UWU

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,618 mi
Last recorded59,618 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 UWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 59,618 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 59,618 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 54,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 50,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 47,179 miles

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect offside drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 47,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect offside drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 42,605 miles

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 39,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 34,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 34,892 miles

Central Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 30,230 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 30,228 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 25,168 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front wiper blades starting to split on ends

Fail 17 Nov 2017 25,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front wiper blades starting to split on ends

Pass 28 Nov 2016 21,905 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 21,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 2 Nov 2015 17,546 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 2 Nov 2015 17,546 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 28 Nov 2014 12,676 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 12,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 5,542 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 5,541 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 401 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 61,205 miles

advise front brake discs lipped

advise front disc pads 60% worn

Fail 10 May 2012 61,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise front brake discs lipped

advise front disc pads 60% worn

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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LM09 UWU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LM09 UWU, 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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LM09 UWU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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