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PN59 RDU

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

218,625 mi
Last recorded218,625 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 RDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 218,625 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 211,055 miles

Offside Rear lens slight damage

Fail 2 Jul 2024 211,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear lens slight damage

Pass 31 May 2023 206,122 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 May 2023 206,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 May 2022 201,813 miles
Fail 2 May 2022 201,813 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 199,219 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 193,149 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 184,211 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 184,211 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2015 171,229 miles

Nearside slight play in steering rack inner joints

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 171,229 miles

Nearside slight play in steering rack inner joints

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 136,262 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 101,884 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 78,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 78,680 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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PN59 RDU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PN59 RDU, 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 PN59 RDU registered?

PN59 RDU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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