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VU09 RHF

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,849 mi
Last recorded50,849 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 50,849 miles

Engine has a misfire

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 50,840 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Engine has a misfire

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 50,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 50,003 miles

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

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

Undertray damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2020 50,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Undertray damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2019 48,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 48,740 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 46,209 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 43,292 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack in treads

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper starting to split

Offside front tyre has small cut not reaching cords

Offside front wing and door damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2017 43,292 miles

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

Nearside wiper starting to split

Both rear tyres starting to crack in treads

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has small cut not reaching cords

Offside front wing and door damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2016 40,685 miles

Handbrake operation notchy

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front door stay broken

Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,802 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 26 Mar 2014 32,888 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,888 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 26,869 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 20,648 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 RHF is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RHF, 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 RHF registered?

VU09 RHF is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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