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MJ59 MWL

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

201,603 mi
Last recorded201,603 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 MWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 201,603 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 201,597 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 197,180 miles

Front o/s and n/s tyres wearing unevenly

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly strut top mount deteriorated (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak slight leak from filter area ()

Rear brake pads difficult to inspect

Fail 1 Mar 2018 197,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Front o/s and n/s tyres wearing unevenly

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly strut top mount deteriorated (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak slight leak from filter area ()

Rear brake pads difficult to inspect

Fail 20 Jan 2018 196,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside of windscreen cracked

nearside washers poor

slight play in offside front top mount

Pass 19 Jan 2017 175,259 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

Offside Front Upper slight movement in strut top mounting

Offside Rear wheel slightly tight in rotation

hand brake warning light inoperative

Fail 16 Jan 2017 175,049 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

Offside Front Upper slight movement in strut top mounting

Offside Rear wheel slightly tight in rotation

hand brake warning light inoperative

Pass 8 Dec 2015 144,282 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 144,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working eye level (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 124,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wipers smearing the screen but not affecting the drivers view

Fail 1 Dec 2014 124,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wipers smearing the screen but not affecting the drivers view

Pass 28 Nov 2013 101,520 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 101,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 76,890 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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MJ59 MWL is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MJ59 MWL, 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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MJ59 MWL is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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