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SH59 EES

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

159,254 mi
Last recorded159,254 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 EES
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 159,254 miles

Central Front ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

Nearside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

Nearside Rear BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BIND WHEN ROATATED

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

Offside Front Lower CHIP ON WINDSCREEN NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW

Offside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 159,254 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure CENTRE MOUNTING CORRODED OFF (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

Nearside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

Nearside Rear BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BIND WHEN ROATATED

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

Offside Front Lower CHIP ON WINDSCREEN NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW

Offside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 148,071 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 148,069 miles

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 134,269 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 134,269 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper inop (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail suspension strut top bearing colapsed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail top mount strut top bearing colapesd (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2020 122,787 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper both strut top mounts slight play

Fail 18 Nov 2020 122,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper both strut top mounts slight play

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Nov 2019 109,062 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 109,062 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 93,895 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 93,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 75,820 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE BACKING PLATE POOR CONDITION

Fail 29 Sep 2017 75,820 miles

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

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement CABLE (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear BRAKE BACKING PLATE POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 61,514 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 61,514 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 51,097 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 51,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 40,947 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 33,463 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 33,463 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 25,105 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 25,105 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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SH59 EES is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 SH59 EES, 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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SH59 EES is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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