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YH59 WMD

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

275,390 mi
Last recorded275,390 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 275,390 miles

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 275,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 262,648 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 262,648 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 243,872 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 243,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 222,237 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 204,187 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 204,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 189,601 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 189,558 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 173,305 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 173,305 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 161,858 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 161,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 130,641 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded

front brake pads low

front tyres worn to 1.6mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 14 Sep 2017 130,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs heavily corroded

front brake pads low

front tyres worn to 1.6mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 9 Sep 2016 116,599 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 107,272 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2014 99,318 miles

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 3 May 2014 99,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 76,301 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 173,149 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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YH59 WMD is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WMD, 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 WMD is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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