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SW09 GOU

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

145,472 mi
Last recorded145,472 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 GOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 145,472 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 145,468 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 138,299 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 127,815 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 127,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 120,952 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 120,952 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 107,433 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 107,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,931 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 89,930 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 82,508 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 82,507 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 64,957 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 64,957 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 48,109 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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SW09 GOU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SW09 GOU, 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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SW09 GOU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 August 2009.

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