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VN59 ZFJ

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,997 mi
Last recorded111,997 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 ZFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 111,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front N/S & O/S Headlamp lens's becoming clouded to the point of effecting beam pattern.

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

Nearside Rear Cluster lens damaged

Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear seat belts not tested due to presentation of vehicle.

Fail 26 Feb 2025 111,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front N/S & O/S Headlamp lens's becoming clouded to the point of effecting beam pattern.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Cluster lens damaged

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

Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear seat belts not tested due to presentation of vehicle.

Pass 27 Feb 2024 168,359 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 168,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 162,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 141,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 127,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 114,259 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 101,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 90,178 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 77,913 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 64,256 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 51,346 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 51,334 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 37,388 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 37,388 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 24,295 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 11,121 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 11,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VN59 ZFJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN59 ZFJ, 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 VN59 ZFJ registered?

VN59 ZFJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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