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VU09 GEK

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,557 mi
Last recorded50,557 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 GEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 50,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer sill has damage

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 46,447 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 46,447 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 42,937 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 42,937 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 39,727 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked on side wall no cord

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 39,727 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked on side wall no cord

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2015 36,896 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 34,044 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 29,445 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 23,741 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 23,740 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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VU09 GEK is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU09 GEK, 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 VU09 GEK registered?

VU09 GEK is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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