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VU09 UKJ

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,567 mi
Last recorded127,567 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 127,567 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 127,564 miles

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

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Fuel system component leaking hole in fuel tank (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog lamp lens (6.1.C.1)

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

Coolant leak lower hose split ()

all brake discs have surface corrosion

intercooler pipe securing clip missing

pieces of under tray wedged between the gearbox and sub frame

Pass 11 Mar 2015 124,396 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 124,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 114,693 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 82,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 May 2013 82,889 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Jul 2012 50,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 50,825 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 UKJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UKJ, 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 UKJ registered?

VU09 UKJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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