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SA59 SUM

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,856 mi
Last recorded124,856 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 SUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 124,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2025 124,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 115,010 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 115,010 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement cable seized (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 97,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 May 2023 97,140 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement caliper lever (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 92,236 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 92,236 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 May 2021 88,618 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2021 88,618 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 85,761 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 85,759 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 74,205 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 65,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edges

Offside Rear tyre has stone cuts in treads,tread on 4-5mm

Pass 25 Jan 2017 57,749 miles

Front McPherson strut bearing slightly tight when manually turning wheels

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower mirror glass missing

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 205-65 r16 c 107/106t goodyear marathon

Fail 25 Jan 2017 57,749 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front McPherson strut bearing slightly tight when manually turning wheels

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower mirror glass missing

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 205-65 r16 c 107/106t goodyear marathon

Pass 11 Feb 2016 52,247 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight cut in tread

Fail 5 Feb 2016 52,090 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/65/16-c-107/105t goodyear cargo (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure clip missing (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear tyre has slight cut in tread

Pass 3 Feb 2015 44,302 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has a combo of small cuts in tread and worn to outter wall

Pass 9 Jan 2014 34,280 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 22,962 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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SA59 SUM is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SA59 SUM, 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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SA59 SUM is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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