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RT04 BUS

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

316,944 mi
Last recorded316,944 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT04 BUS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 316,944 miles

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre feathered inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre feathered inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2021 282,513 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush starting to become unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush starting to become unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 242,173 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to become un bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened upper strut bearing / mounting worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to become un bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2019 214,325 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 189,895 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 189,895 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 168,594 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 168,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 150,731 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 20 Feb 2015 121,830 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 59,453 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 59,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 56,217 miles

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

Unable to take oil temp or check level, filler cap is broken

Pass 1 May 2012 48,875 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 48,874 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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RT04 BUS is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RT04 BUS, 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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RT04 BUS is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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