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ML59 OTR

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,459 mi
Last recorded202,459 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 OTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 202,459 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 202,459 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 196,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 196,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 189,918 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 185,059 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 185,055 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 174,145 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 164,292 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 164,292 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 159,802 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR PADS LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT UPPER COILS CORRODING (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES OVER FUEL TANK CORRODING (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 154,898 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 150,974 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 150,974 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2016 144,871 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2016 44,821 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 134,770 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 120,134 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 102,642 miles

rear tyre treads low

Fail 11 Oct 2013 102,642 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

rear tyre treads low

Pass 18 Sep 2012 72,691 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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ML59 OTR 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 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 OTR, 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 OTR is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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