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MJ59 MXE

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

172,465 mi
Last recorded172,465 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 172,465 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner brake discs heatshield slight corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2025 172,465 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner brake discs heatshield slight corroded

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 166,614 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated earth strap (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper back plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

pillar vin deteriorated

side door handle broken but operating

Fail 26 Feb 2024 166,614 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated earth strap (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper back plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

pillar vin deteriorated

side door handle broken but operating

Pass 25 Jan 2023 157,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake just met min requirement

Fail 24 Jan 2023 157,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake just met min requirement

Pass 22 Jan 2022 152,020 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 143,255 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 143,255 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 137,375 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 137,375 miles

Central Brake cable damaged hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 130,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 115,945 miles

Both side rear indicator bulbs slightly disscoloured

Pass 9 Mar 2016 97,360 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 93,009 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 77,827 miles

high level brakelite inop

all 4 tyres wall damage on cord showing

Fail 28 Nov 2014 77,827 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres wall damage on cord showing

high level brakelite inop

Pass 28 Nov 2013 67,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres scrubbing out on outer edges

no visual inspection of front brake pads

Fail 28 Nov 2013 67,150 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres scrubbing out on outer edges

no visual inspection of front brake pads

Pass 29 Nov 2012 57,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 57,455 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MXE is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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