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SL09 MDU

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,772 mi
Last recorded109,772 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 MDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 109,772 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and outer edges 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis sections mounting plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake o/s 128 - n/s 0

Fail 2 Dec 2022 109,767 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and outer edges 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis sections mounting plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

parking brake o/s 128 - n/s 0

Pass 3 Dec 2021 103,937 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Dec 2021 103,934 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 94,342 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both steering rack inner joints have play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 94,339 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both steering rack inner joints have play (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 May 2019 81,994 miles

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack tie-rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 75,106 miles

mis coulouring of brake fluid within reservoir

n/s/ front to rear brake pipe has lost its protective coating

Fail 8 May 2018 75,106 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod has excessive play (2.2.A.1b)

mis coulouring of brake fluid within reservoir

n/s/ front to rear brake pipe has lost its protective coating

Pass 2 Jun 2017 67,201 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 56,605 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jul 2016 56,605 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 55,299 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 55,299 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 52,080 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 47,893 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 35,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 35,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SL09 MDU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SL09 MDU, 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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What year was SL09 MDU registered?

SL09 MDU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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