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WR59 XBL

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,104 mi
Last recorded166,104 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 XBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2022 166,104 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fuel hose deteriorated hand prime pump (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately double nut (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 164,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes except offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside track rod end has a double nut

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sills corroded

steering rack worn at offside

Fail 3 Sep 2021 164,768 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes except offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside track rod end has a double nut

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sills corroded

steering rack worn at offside

Pass 8 Sep 2020 160,951 miles

Both near side brakes binding slightly

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Wipers poor

underside slightly corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2020 160,951 miles

Both near side brakes binding slightly

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Wipers poor

underside slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 157,257 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Front CV boot clips leaking slightly (cables ties as clips) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads close as well (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox leaking oil

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear getting down , off side is perished and been run soft at some point (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers poor

Pass 30 Aug 2018 149,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

CV boots held with cable ties

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Wipers and washers are sludgy

Fail 30 Aug 2018 149,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

CV boots held with cable ties

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both Front (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Wipers and washers are sludgy

Pass 5 Sep 2017 139,542 miles

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

Wiper poor

Pass 1 Sep 2016 129,012 miles

dent in nearside rear quarter with plastic end cap insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2016 129,012 miles

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

dent in nearside rear quarter with plastic end cap insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2015 118,919 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 118,919 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 101,139 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 83,048 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 61,141 miles

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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WR59 XBL is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WR59 XBL, 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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WR59 XBL is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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