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SM09 XHZ

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,493 mi
Last recorded146,493 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 XHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 146,493 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 144,593 miles

Both front jacking points corroded

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

Number plate light very dim

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 144,592 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint sleeve excessively deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose excessively twisted Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front jacking points corroded

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

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

Number plate light very dim

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 138,146 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 129,264 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 123,330 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 117,295 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 113,147 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 113,147 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 108,297 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 104,119 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 98,869 miles

osr tyre 2mm

rear brake pads low

spare wheel missing

Pass 12 Aug 2015 91,903 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nail in nearside rear tyre ,tracking out on outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2014 85,800 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 85,800 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 81,215 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 74,285 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 74,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in o/s steering arm.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 XHZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHZ, 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 SM09 XHZ registered?

SM09 XHZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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