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YB09 EWE

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

190,302 mi
Last recorded190,302 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 EWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 190,302 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 190,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 10 Jan 2024 176,027 miles

Nearside Front possible slight roughness from bearing

Offside Rear low park brake readings

Fail 8 Jan 2024 176,026 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut across tread 195x65x16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front possible slight roughness from bearing

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded/detached and fouling wheel

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195x65x15 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear low park brake readings

coolant low

Pass 12 Jan 2023 169,257 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 161,719 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 161,713 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector seals (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper lever/ handbrake cable (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faulty bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprrox 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated 195x65x16 (5.2.3 (l))

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

brakes worn unevenly across axle

Pass 13 Jan 2021 154,869 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 154,869 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 150,483 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 133,886 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 133,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 121,639 miles

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 31 Jan 2018 121,639 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 1 Dec 2016 108,286 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 108,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 95,041 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under floor plastic covers

wheel caps fitted n/s/f & o/s/f

Fail 30 Sep 2014 95,037 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 30 Sep 2014 95,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 11 Sep 2013 93,311 miles

both wipers slightly smearing screen

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2012 66,107 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 66,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YB09 EWE is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YB09 EWE, 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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YB09 EWE is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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