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VU09 KTE

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,115 mi
Last recorded145,115 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 145,115 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 145,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount bush and bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 143,566 miles

offside front top mount is slightly seized

Pass 15 Mar 2024 142,522 miles

Nearside washer jet weak.

Rear Lower engine stabilizer slightly worn

gearbox earth strap corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2023 140,946 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 140,946 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 139,608 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 139,607 miles

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

Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 137,635 miles

Offside Front strut top has slight lift

Fail 2 Mar 2021 137,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front strut top has slight lift

Pass 16 Mar 2020 135,707 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 135,707 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 132,492 miles

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

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

Spare wheel missing

Pass 12 Mar 2018 123,130 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 123,130 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 105,587 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 101,071 miles

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

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

nearside wiper not checked for clearing

under tray not fitted correctly

Fail 10 Mar 2016 101,071 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside wiper not checked for clearing

under tray not fitted correctly

Pass 19 Feb 2015 97,869 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 78,546 miles

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

screen chipped

Fail 7 Mar 2014 78,546 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

screen chipped

Pass 22 Feb 2013 54,698 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 37,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

screen washers partially blocked

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 KTE is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KTE, 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 KTE registered?

VU09 KTE is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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