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SY59 PHO

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,051 mi
Last recorded95,051 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 PHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 95,051 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 95,051 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 93,481 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

central handbrake cable corroded, but not frayed.

Fail 5 Mar 2025 93,481 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

central handbrake cable corroded, but not frayed.

Pass 22 Feb 2024 91,340 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 91,336 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 91,332 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure fit in wiper arm (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 91,326 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from master cylinder to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury projection (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 88,713 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 80,642 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 80,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 67,418 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 56,902 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 43,267 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 30,911 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 26,237 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 22,939 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 22,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working all three (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Oct 2014 20,019 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 20,019 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 16,524 miles

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

Offside Front 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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SY59 PHO is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SY59 PHO, 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 SY59 PHO registered?

SY59 PHO is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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The MOT history for SY59 PHO shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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