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R21 RSH

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,895 mi
Last recorded97,895 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 RSH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 97,895 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 82,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 82,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 72,157 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre rear seats and rear seats offside and nearside ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 72,154 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread badly torn in places to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre rear seats and rear seats offside and nearside ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 71,264 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats fitted centre rear and rear all seats ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 69,923 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 69,056 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 68,368 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 66,253 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2018 66,253 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2017 62,620 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 62,620 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 57,551 miles

MIDDILE ROW N/S SEAT BACK REST HAS MOVEMENT WHEN LOCKED IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt MIDDLE ROW (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened MIDDLE ROW (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 57,481 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

MIDDILE ROW N/S SEAT BACK REST HAS MOVEMENT WHEN LOCKED IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt MIDDLE ROW (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened MIDDLE ROW (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 46,650 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 46,650 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 36,160 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 36,160 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 27,981 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 24,587 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 24,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R21 RSH is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R21 RSH, 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 R21 RSH registered?

R21 RSH is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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The MOT history for R21 RSH shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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