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RF59 NBZ

2010 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

156,782 mi
Last recorded156,782 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Vivaro107,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 156,782 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spare tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 156,781 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spare tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 153,593 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 148,912 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 148,910 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 141,207 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 141,197 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 132,601 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 132,328 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 116,894 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 116,894 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 108,986 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 108,983 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 96,862 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 96,861 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front no plate cracked

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 84,180 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 70,020 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 56,140 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 56,140 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 43,259 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 43,259 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 30,839 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 30,839 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 NBZ is a 2010 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NBZ, 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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RF59 NBZ is a 2010 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 January 2010.

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