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WN09 UWJ

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

188,056 mi
Last recorded188,056 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 UWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 188,056 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 188,056 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 183,987 miles

Central Rear park brake adjustment seized.

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

Offside Rear Lower Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed catch not working (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 183,986 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Central Rear park brake adjustment seized.

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

Offside Rear Lower Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed catch not working (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 179,083 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 179,079 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 167,965 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 167,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre is bald on the outside edge

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 154,009 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 142,238 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 142,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake balance.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 129,089 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 121,481 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 108,388 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 108,388 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 77,662 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear lamp unit outer lens broken

Fail 13 Apr 2012 77,662 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside seat belt retracting mechanism slow but takes out slack as intended.

offside rear lamp unit outer lens broken

tow bar wiring socket missing and wiring damaged.

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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WN09 UWJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WN09 UWJ, 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 WN09 UWJ registered?

WN09 UWJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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