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SD09 VGL

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,377 mi
Last recorded164,377 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 VGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 164,377 miles

Nearside Front steering arm

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 154,892 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre perished 195/65/16

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2016 154,891 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Additional braking device damaged stop light unit (3.6.I.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre perished 195/65/16

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2015 144,796 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Strip and clean (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Advise steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 132,522 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 131,868 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 113,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 113,934 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 90,768 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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SD09 VGL is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD09 VGL, 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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SD09 VGL is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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