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OY59 DFA

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

207,643 mi
Last recorded207,643 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 DFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 207,643 miles

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

top stop light not working

Fail 11 Jan 2020 207,643 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

top stop light not working

Pass 23 Jan 2019 188,760 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

wiper blades split

Fail 22 Jan 2019 188,760 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

wiper blades split

Pass 6 Jan 2018 174,142 miles

front anti roll bar D bushes worn

Fail 6 Jan 2018 174,142 miles

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

front anti roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 5 Jan 2017 161,319 miles

advanced movement in n/s front suspension arm ball joint

heavy engine oil leak

n/s rear brake showing signs of over heating

n/s rear tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Jan 2017 161,319 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advanced movement in n/s front suspension arm ball joint

heavy engine oil leak

n/s rear brake showing signs of over heating

n/s rear tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2016 139,223 miles

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

n/s front tyre cut in outer wall

o/s rear lamp damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2016 139,223 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

headlight aims not tested

n/s front tyre cut in outer wall

o/s rear lamp damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2015

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

both front tyres worn to 2mm

n/s front tyre cut on outer wall

o/s rear lamps damaged

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 8 Dec 2014 113,994 miles

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

n/s/f inner brake pad spring not fitted correctly

o/s/r fog lamp damaged and slightly insecure

Fail 8 Dec 2014 113,994 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f inner brake pad spring not fitted correctly

o/s/r fog lamp damaged and slightly insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2013 95,668 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 71,579 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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OY59 DFA is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 OY59 DFA, 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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OY59 DFA is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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