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SO09 AVK

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

227,300 mi
Last recorded227,300 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO09 AVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 227,300 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts. (4.1.4 (b))

Lower coolant hose clamps corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Cover slightly damaged. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 227,293 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Offside front wheel speed sensor has come out off clip. (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts. (4.1.4 (b))

Lower coolant pipe hose clamps corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Cover also damaged. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 224,831 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 224,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2023 223,017 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 221,799 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 221,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2020 207,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 207,170 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached nearside and offside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2019 181,874 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 165,067 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 155,357 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 154,007 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2016 132,224 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 107,569 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 88,685 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 68,473 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,405 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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SO09 AVK 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 SO09 AVK, 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 SO09 AVK registered?

SO09 AVK is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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