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VU09 LFO

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

186,964 mi
Last recorded186,964 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 LFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 186,964 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 174,803 miles

Some slight play in nearside of steering rack tie rod

Fail 9 May 2019 174,794 miles

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

Some slight play in nearside of steering rack tie rod

Wipers could be better

Pass 3 May 2018 168,689 miles

chip in windscreen

some play in steering rack

tightened hose clip, but header tank full of pressure !!

Fail 1 May 2018 168,688 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chip in windscreen

some play in steering rack

tightened hose clip, but header tank full of pressure !!

Pass 29 Apr 2017 158,309 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 139,067 miles

Offside Rear object in tyre

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 May 2016 139,067 miles

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

Offside Rear object in tyre

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Apr 2015 113,689 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 113,689 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 86,254 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 86,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 58,347 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,247 miles

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 LFO is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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