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VU09 USM

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

198,454 mi
Last recorded198,454 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 198,454 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 192,102 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 181,968 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 181,968 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 173,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 167,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 166,061 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 4 Apr 2019 161,356 miles

Nearside Front warn edges

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high line (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 161,355 miles

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

Nearside Front warn edges

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high line (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 152,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 27 Apr 2017 145,601 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 138,039 miles

nearside track rod end slight play

Pass 10 Feb 2015 126,241 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 106,006 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 74,353 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 74,353 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,158 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 USM is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 USM, 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 USM registered?

VU09 USM is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is VU09 USM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU09 USM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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