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ML59 LUW

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,189 mi
Last recorded93,189 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 LUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 93,189 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower sill area damaged due to incorrect jacking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.5mm 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog/reverse light incomplete, lens missing

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 93,187 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside polished lenses during test (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower sill area damaged due to incorrect jacking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.5mm 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog/reverse light incomplete, lens missing

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 83,795 miles

Nearside Front outer lower sill slightly distorted due to incorrect jjacking position

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

Offside Rear lower light unit damaged, outer cover missing

Fail 22 Oct 2024 83,795 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside headlamp lenses polished during test (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front outer lower sill slightly distorted due to incorrect jjacking position

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

Offside Rear lower light unit damaged, outer cover missing

Pass 23 Oct 2023 75,590 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Approximately 85% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Reverse & Fog Light Lens Broken

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 69,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside are approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges, approx 3mm various small cuts in tread 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges approx 3mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear offside and nearside lights outer casing is damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2021 66,326 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges approx 3mm, various small cuts in tread 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked on inner sidewall and tread, worn and damaged on outer sidewall 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges approx 3mm 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulders 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.5mm 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear offside and nearside light units are damaged

battery weak on test

engine undertrays fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 20 Oct 2020 65,818 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges approx 3.5mm 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm wearing on edges 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear light units are damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2020 65,818 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended nearside and centre (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges approx 3.5mm 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm wearing on edges 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear light units are damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2019 63,945 miles

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside coil springs are slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on edges 195/65/16C

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished on sidewall and in tread 195/65/16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perished in tread and has small cut on sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Nearside and offside rear light clusters have damage.

Fail 2 Oct 2019 63,945 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside outer C.V. boot clips are loose. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside coil springs are slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on edges 195/65/16C

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished on sidewall and in tread 195/65/16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Light cluster has damage.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perished in tread and has small cut on sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 60,429 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear offside and nearside lamp units are damaged

Windscreen wiper blade defective poor to clear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 57,257 miles

osr nsr light clusters lenses cracked and holed

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 49,901 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre slight damage to sidewall

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear light units are damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2016 49,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre slight damage to sidewall

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear light units are damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2015 44,805 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 44,804 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 37,961 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 32,437 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 2 Oct 2013 32,437 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s gaiter loose on joint

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Oct 2012 22,675 miles

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

trailer socket req, attention

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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ML59 LUW is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML59 LUW, 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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ML59 LUW is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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