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VU09 RPY

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

153,420 mi
Last recorded153,420 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 RPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 153,420 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 153,417 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn axial tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 151,819 miles

Offside Front Upper strut bearing is partially seized

Fail 29 Nov 2021 151,819 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut bearing is partially seized

Pass 24 Nov 2020 148,804 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 148,803 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2019 145,884 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 145,884 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 140,407 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 140,406 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 138,319 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 135,589 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 135,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 130,057 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 124,646 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 124,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 118,102 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 118,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 105,627 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 105,627 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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 RPY is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 RPY, 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 RPY registered?

VU09 RPY is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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