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VU59 UOM

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,385 mi
Last recorded148,385 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 148,385 miles

Both rear tyres light cracking

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 148,349 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Both rear tyres light cracking

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 146,356 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 144,770 miles

rear disc corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 129,075 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 129,060 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 115,647 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 115,637 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 111,392 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

windscreen has stone chip

Pass 1 Oct 2019 105,530 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 100,613 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 82,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2017 82,347 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2016 73,163 miles

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

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

Parking brake need slight adjustment

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 71,400 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2015 71,400 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 68,916 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 66,737 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 57,545 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 121,590 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 121,590 miles

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

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

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 UOM is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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