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MJ09 BJZ

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,183 mi
Last recorded80,183 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 BJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 80,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 18 Mar 2026 80,181 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 27 Mar 2025 69,836 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 69,836 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 60,384 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 60,382 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 50,814 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 41,702 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 35,006 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2020 30,380 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 30,380 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 23,579 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp assembly loose, but still secure

undertray fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2019 23,579 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp assembly loose, but still secure

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 18,637 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 18,637 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 14,399 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 9,923 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 5,491 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing the windscreen slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2014 3,807 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 2,787 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 2,231 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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MJ09 BJZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ09 BJZ, 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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MJ09 BJZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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