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YF09 VYS

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

199,125 mi
Last recorded199,125 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 VYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 199,125 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 199,121 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/65 16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Sep 2021 194,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure Spring mounted incorrectly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached Driver door moulding loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all Socket can not be tested (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At the side of the tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drivers seat poor condition

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Screen wash cap missing

Fail 1 Sep 2021 193,601 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too high both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Nearside seat belt buckle not latching (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Parking brake not working on the offside rear (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat base in poor condition

Nail in the nearside rear tyre

Nearside wiper blade is loose

Pass 25 Aug 2020 171,886 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 171,886 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 155,385 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 155,063 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flxi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached under engine (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 146,649 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 146,610 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint & dust cover splitt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 138,576 miles

front wipers smearing

oil leak(s)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 138,572 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts-inners (3.5.1g)

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

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front washers weak

front wipers smearing

oil leak(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 129,088 miles

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2014 106,345 miles

Oil leak

slight play in both front anti roll bar "D" bushs

Pass 14 Nov 2012 73,899 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 73,894 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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YF09 VYS is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YF09 VYS, 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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YF09 VYS is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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