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WM09 GTZ

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

213,909 mi
Last recorded213,909 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 GTZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 213,909 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 213,907 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 204,609 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 190,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main runs (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 172,914 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2021 172,910 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 160,251 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 160,231 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link boot insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 150,744 miles

7pin Tow Bar socket not working

Offside Rear Hand brake low effort caliper lever not on stop

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play in universal joint (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 150,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor leaking grease

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor leaking grease

Pass 11 Oct 2018 142,470 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wear inner area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside of wiper swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Oct 2018 142,469 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wear inner area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside of wiper swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from central to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 133,165 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 11,875 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 11,875 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 95,736 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 95,736 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 72,860 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

cuts and damage to o/s/f tyre tread

wear in front suspension strut top mounts both sides

Fail 1 Aug 2013 72,858 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cuts and damage to o/s/f tyre tread

wear in front suspension strut top mounts both sides

Pass 9 Aug 2012 49,692 miles

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

Tow bar sticks out quite far

Fail 6 Aug 2012 49,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tow bar sticks out quite far

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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WM09 GTZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WM09 GTZ, 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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WM09 GTZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 August 2009.

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