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PJ58 LMU

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,061 mi
Last recorded140,061 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 LMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 140,061 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive railing arm bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 140,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive railing arm bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 137,523 miles

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

glow plug and spanner light on display

oil smell and smoke from under bonnet area

Fail 24 Apr 2025 137,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

glow plug and spanner light on display

oil smell and smoke from under bonnet area

Pass 3 May 2024 132,310 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 132,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 123,432 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight play in macpherson strut top mounts. nearside and offside

Pass 9 May 2022 118,847 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 109,522 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 108,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 108,740 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 105,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

park brake efficancy lower on o/s

Fail 19 Mar 2019 105,611 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

park brake efficancy lower on o/s

Pass 24 Feb 2018 98,102 miles

All brake pipes undersealed.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring cup. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring cup. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 98,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working Both sides. (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All brake pipes undersealed.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring cup. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring cup. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 94,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 88,912 miles

Centre centre rear seat belt not fitted but complies to mot testing guild lines.

Nearside Rear Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component inner rack joint. very slight misting (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 88,912 miles

Centre centre rear seat belt not fitted but complies to mot testing guild lines.

Nearside Rear Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component inner rack joint. very slight misting (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 83,089 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 83,089 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 73,445 miles

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

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)

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Spare tyre flat

Pass 11 Mar 2013 65,587 miles

Corrosion to rear brake discs

No seat belt fitted to centre rear seat

Fail 11 Mar 2013 65,585 miles

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Corrosion to rear brake discs

No seat belt fitted to centre rear seat

Pass 17 Jan 2012 61,136 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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PJ58 LMU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PJ58 LMU, 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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PJ58 LMU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 January 2009.

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