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MJ09 VLN

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,570 mi
Last recorded114,570 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 VLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 114,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2026 114,566 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 108,273 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 108,273 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 100,167 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 100,167 miles

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

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))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 90,187 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 80,663 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 75,999 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 75,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 75,368 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 73,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs poor condition on surfaces very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front tyre outer sidewall poor condition scuffs nearing canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre poor condition on outer sidewall scuffs nearing canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front tyre poor condition on outer sidewall scuffs nearing canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 73,277 miles

Brake cable damaged handbrake cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs poor condition on surfaces very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front tyre outer sidewall poor condition scuffs nearing canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre poor condition on outer sidewall scuffs nearing canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front tyre poor condition on outer sidewall scuffs nearing canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 71,385 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 68,222 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 68,222 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 61,906 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 50,727 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 44,071 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 44,071 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 33,090 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 31,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 19,780 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 VLN is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MJ09 VLN, 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 VLN is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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