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RF59 NBJ

2010 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,553 mi
Last recorded138,553 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Vivaro107,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 NBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 138,553 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear step heavily corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2026 138,553 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Brocken wire (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear step very corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2025 131,177 miles

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

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

rear step badly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 130,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & sidewall damage 205/65/16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Bumper guard/standing plate corroded heavily with holes. Not structurally integral to vehicle

Rear Lower Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened medium sized flat spot on rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 19 Mar 2024 130,296 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn bushes both sides at back of sub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant low

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & sidewall damage 205/65/16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Bumper guard/standing plate corroded heavily with holes. Not structurally integral to vehicle

Rear Lower Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened medium sized flat spot on rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 21 Mar 2023 127,219 miles

Both front strut top bearings slightly tight

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 125,229 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 125,229 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 121,481 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 118,986 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 118,983 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 108,740 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 108,739 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 97,596 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 90,322 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 80,658 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 80,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 69,653 miles

Slight play in front rollbar centre bush

Fail 21 Jan 2016 69,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake pads very low

Rear indicators faded

Slight play in front rollbar centre bush

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Jan 2015 56,939 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 56,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jan 2014 42,031 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 42,031 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 29,261 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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RF59 NBJ is a 2010 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2010 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 107,422 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 RF59 NBJ, 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 16 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RF59 NBJ registered?

RF59 NBJ is a 2010 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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