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T20 CYL

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,100 mi
Last recorded146,100 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT20 CYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 146,100 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 146,100 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 141,171 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 138,792 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 137,991 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 137,985 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 133,498 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front drive shaft noisy

Fail 14 Feb 2022 133,498 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front drive shaft noisy

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 128,589 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 120,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose slightly twisted

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

both headlights poor beam pattern

handbrake low readings

Fail 21 Feb 2020 120,515 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator all (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment + ? (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose slightly twisted

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

both headlights poor beam pattern

handbrake low readings

Pass 19 Feb 2019 112,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake hose slightly twisted

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

both headlights poor beam pattern

handbrake low readings

Fail 19 Feb 2019 112,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake hose slightly twisted

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

both headlights poor beam pattern

Pass 5 Feb 2018 99,344 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)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 99,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 87,097 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened to renew (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 9 Feb 2016 76,087 miles

Front brakes out of balance

handbrake cable corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 63,140 miles

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

handbrake cable corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2015 63,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

handbrake cable corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2014 51,144 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 36,888 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 36,720 miles

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

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

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

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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T20 CYL is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T20 CYL, 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 T20 CYL registered?

T20 CYL is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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