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YH59 JZF

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,318 mi
Last recorded150,318 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 JZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 150,318 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear road wheels corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2025 150,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear road wheels corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2024 144,522 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear wheels corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2024 144,521 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear wheels corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 139,160 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective rubber perished/splitting ()

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret/inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 139,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective rubber perished/splitting ()

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted also unsupported (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret/inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 134,853 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play on steering rack rods (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play on rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 134,853 miles

Central Brake cable damaged front section handbrake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play on steering rack rods (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play on rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 127,744 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

tow bar corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 124,671 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 121,975 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 121,975 miles

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 117,131 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 104,512 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 88,335 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 88,334 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 74,294 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 59,933 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 59,933 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 44,722 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 32,149 miles

Rear brake disc's=Becoming corroded

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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YH59 JZF is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH59 JZF, 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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YH59 JZF is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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