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VU09 RHA

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,390 mi
Last recorded69,390 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 69,390 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 58,813 miles

Both Front Brakes Binding Slightly

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play Felt In Steering Rack at Road Wheel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low and Worn on Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil Spring Not Sat Correctly in Lower Seating Mount

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low and Worn on Inner Edge and Cut in Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Fail 3 Jun 2024 58,813 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Front Linkages and Slight Play In Ball Joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both Front Brakes Binding Slightly

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play Felt In Steering Rack at Road Wheel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low and Worn on Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil Spring Not Sat Correctly in Lower Seating Mount

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low and Worn on Inner Edge and Cut in Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Major Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Pass 2 Jun 2023 45,807 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 32,169 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2021 31,027 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 31,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut to cords plus has 2 nails in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2020 28,215 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 28,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 May 2019 26,364 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo oil feed/return pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 24,398 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 22,468 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 22,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2016 20,350 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 20,350 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 18,264 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 16,420 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2014 16,420 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 13,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2012 11,418 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 RHA is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VU09 RHA, 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 RHA registered?

VU09 RHA is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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