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WN59 PKU

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

227,193 mi
Last recorded227,193 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 PKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 227,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge bald, 195/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 227,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge bald, 195/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 213,992 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 213,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 199,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 199,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit ad inner edge bald. 195/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 179,792 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 179,791 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 163,790 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r lower arm(front bush bonding) slightly deteriorated/movement from carrier

Fail 9 Sep 2020 163,788 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f droplink b/joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low -outer 3/4

o/s/r lower arm (front bush bonding ) slightly deteriated/movement from carrier

rear service brake imbalance 20%

Pass 28 Aug 2019 150,088 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 137,369 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 137,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 121,839 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 121,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 105,066 miles

offside rear brake requires attention

Fail 30 Nov 2015 105,066 miles

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

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

offside rear brake requires attention

Pass 2 Dec 2014 93,625 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 93,621 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 76,402 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 58,660 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 58,660 miles

Offside Outer 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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WN59 PKU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WN59 PKU, 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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WN59 PKU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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