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SM09 VGR

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

160,966 mi
Last recorded160,966 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 VGR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 160,966 miles

Battery warning lamp indicating fault *ADVISE FIX*

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NSF washer inop and OSF req adjust but still providing enough fluid to clear screen *ADVISE FIX*

Nearside Damage to body

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged not affecting required output

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted *ADVISE FIX* (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Service/Stop lamp possibly indicating fault

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSR 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 160,966 miles

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

Brake performance not tested Due to subframe security (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Mid to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability Rear bush excessively worn causing subframe to become insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability Rear bush excessively worn causing subframe to become insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery warning lamp indicating fault *ADVISE FIX*

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Glow plug warning lamp indicating fault

NSF washer inop and OSF req adjust but still providing enough fluid to clear screen *ADVISE FIX*

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mid to Rear *ADVISE FIX* (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Damage to body

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged not affecting required output

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted *ADVISE FIX* (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Service/Stop lamp possibly indicating fault

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSR 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 140,588 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 124,866 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 105,325 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 105,345 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported and has hole in system (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox badly noisy

starter noisy

wiper lincage worn

Pass 18 Mar 2015 99,178 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 99,178 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 91,985 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s and n/s wipers torn

Fail 20 Dec 2013 91,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s and n/s wipers torn

Pass 2 Jul 2012 69,791 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 69,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SM09 VGR is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SM09 VGR, 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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SM09 VGR is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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