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LT09 NRJ

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,229 mi
Last recorded173,229 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 NRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 173,229 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm front bush surround (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 173,202 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm front bush surround (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 162,610 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 154,996 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 146,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort from nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 146,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort from nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 136,641 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 124,962 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 112,880 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 103,074 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 93,751 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 85,485 miles

play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 3 Mar 2015 77,586 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 77,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre handbrake cable wires coroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 73,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake cables corroded but not yet weakend

Pass 11 Mar 2013 58,968 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 44,362 miles

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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LT09 NRJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LT09 NRJ, 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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LT09 NRJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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