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YC09 UYS

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

259,503 mi
Last recorded259,503 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 UYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 259,503 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 240,288 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV Boot slightly deteriorated

Rear Reverse lamp inoperative

Service and glow plug lamps illuminated on dash

Pass 25 Mar 2022 231,111 miles

Nearside Front Washer jet half working

Nearside Rear Light unit cracked

Fail 4 Mar 2022 231,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 218,455 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 217,540 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 217,538 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 208,444 miles

e m l light is on

Fail 13 Oct 2017 208,444 miles

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

e m l light is on

Pass 14 Oct 2016 198,997 miles

eml lamp on

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Oct 2016 198,995 miles

Emissions not tested cam belt due (7.4.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

eml lamp on

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2015 189,219 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 189,219 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 175,274 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 175,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 163,113 miles

both wipers smearing

chips in screen

Pass 5 May 2012 162,933 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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YC09 UYS is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YC09 UYS, 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 YC09 UYS registered?

YC09 UYS is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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