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VU09 RXD

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,816 mi
Last recorded142,816 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 RXD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 142,816 miles

Offside Front Upper shock top slight play

Fail 25 Jan 2024 142,816 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction injector number one fault (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Upper shock top slight play

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 141,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 138,370 miles

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

drives inner door handie insecure

Fail 24 Jan 2022 138,370 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

drives inner door handie insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2021 131,836 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 131,836 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 124,415 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 124,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 114,962 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 107,896 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 93,067 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

wont rev

Pass 27 Mar 2015 85,602 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 63,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2014 63,780 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s front tyres cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2013 45,008 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 27,772 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 27,772 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 RXD is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RXD, 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 RXD registered?

VU09 RXD is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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The MOT history for VU09 RXD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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