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VU59 TZS

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,519 mi
Last recorded190,519 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 TZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 190,519 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2025 189,863 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 189,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Coil light on dash

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 187,612 miles

chip in zone b of screen

Pass 17 Nov 2022 182,072 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded borderline

oil leak engine

oil leak gearbox

slight bind o/s/r wheel

n/s/r brake disc corroded inner face

Pass 17 Nov 2021 180,130 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroded on inner face BORDERLINE

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

front and rear number plates starting to deteriate

Pass 19 Nov 2020 177,498 miles

chip in zone B of screen

condition of both front brake discs poor BORDERLINE

front number plate starting to deteriate

o/s front to rear brake pipe at rear starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre tread wearing uneven

Fail 19 Nov 2020 177,498 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

chip in zone B of screen

condition of both front brake discs poor BORDERLINE

front number plate starting to deteriate

o/s front to rear brake pipe at rear starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre tread wearing uneven

Pass 29 Oct 2019 170,288 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak engine

Pass 29 Oct 2018 161,993 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 161,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 150,695 miles

engine has slight oil leak

front brake disc's corroded inner face

Fail 27 Oct 2017 150,695 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

engine has slight oil leak

front brake disc's corroded inner face

main engine earth lead badly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 140,162 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 126,679 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 126,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 113,571 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 108,541 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 108,437 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 97,496 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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VU59 TZS is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VU59 TZS, 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 VU59 TZS registered?

VU59 TZS is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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