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SC09 WLU

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

181,914 mi
Last recorded181,914 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 WLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 181,914 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 181,913 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 175,434 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2025 175,434 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 166,505 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2023 159,241 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel STEERING RACK END (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 153,573 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 150,254 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Jan 2021 150,254 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Dec 2019 143,381 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 143,372 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 132,871 miles

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

coolant leak at radiator

o.s.f abs sensor wire insecure

rear flexi brake hoses incorrectly positioned

registration plate screws poorly positioned

Pass 7 Dec 2017 118,873 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 118,870 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened both rears (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 109,056 miles

Minor oil leak

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 109,056 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Minor oil leak

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 94,924 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 94,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 77,460 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 77,460 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 59,206 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 59,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,542 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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SC09 WLU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SC09 WLU, 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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SC09 WLU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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