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MK09 ZFX

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,518 mi
Last recorded166,518 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 ZFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 166,518 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 6 Jun 2024 161,770 miles

OIL LEAK ENGINE

Fail 31 May 2024 161,693 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

OIL LEAK ENGINE

Pass 5 Jun 2023 158,252 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 156,944 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 156,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2021 153,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 148,137 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 140,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 133,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 133,416 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main feed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Braking system leaking front to rear main feed brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 124,744 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 119,833 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 119,833 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 98,246 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 98,246 miles

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

ENGINE OIL LOW

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

SERVICE SPANNER LIGHT ON

Pass 13 Sep 2013 83,084 miles

Brakes spongy

Nail in N/S rear tyre

O/S rear shock absorber slightly damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2013 83,083 miles

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

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

Brakes spongy

Nail in N/S rear tyre

O/S rear shock absorber slightly damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2012 64,594 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 64,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front wipers poor

high level brake light inop

Pass 4 Oct 2011 46,294 miles

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

REAR EYE LEVEL STOP LAMP INOP

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

WIPERS POOR

Fail 4 Oct 2011 46,294 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

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

REAR EYE LEVEL STOP LAMP INOP

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

WIPERS POOR

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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MK09 ZFX is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MK09 ZFX, 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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What year was MK09 ZFX registered?

MK09 ZFX is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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