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VU59 XZY

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,198 mi
Last recorded57,198 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 XZY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 57,198 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 55,896 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 55,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 54,719 miles

damage n/s

damage o/s

Fail 1 Oct 2021 54,719 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage n/s

damage o/s

drivers seat base worn

Pass 13 Aug 2020 52,777 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 51,031 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 48,597 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight damage to wheel arch area

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 48,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight damage to wheel arch area

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 45,857 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust tail pipe knocking on mounts

front wipers slightly smearing

rear fog lamp lense slightly damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2016 41,958 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges 195/65R16C

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear rubber axle mounting deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front bumper damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2016 41,958 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges 195/65R16C

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear rubber axle mounting deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front bumper damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,862 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 38,862 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 4 Sep 2014 37,580 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front inner wheel arch liners show signs of tyre contact

nearside front bumper damaged and loose

Pass 2 Sep 2013 32,425 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 26,965 miles

air bag light on

Fail 10 Sep 2012 26,965 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

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 XZY is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc 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 VU59 XZY, 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 XZY registered?

VU59 XZY is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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