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YR59 EPV

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,234 mi
Last recorded101,234 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 EPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 101,234 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, lenses deteriorated beginning to affect beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 2nd row outer belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 2nd row outer belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 98,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner edge/faces deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 94,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, cuts to treads and over 10 years old (but does not fall within tyre age criteria) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill distorted (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and over 10 years old (but does not fall within tyre age criteria ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 90,592 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged n/s centre belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged o/s centre belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 85,864 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed central row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed central row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 85,864 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed central row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed central row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 80,991 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre perrished on sidewaLL

Pass 25 Aug 2020 79,559 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 79,547 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 76,931 miles

Nearside Front slight leak from outer cv boot

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 70,879 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,502 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,915 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 60,909 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

passenger sliding door difficult to close

rear brake pads starting to crumble

Pass 30 Jul 2015 56,181 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front anti rollbar slightly chaffing on sub frame mount

nearside sliding door handle insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2014 49,645 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2013 41,470 miles

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)

front discs heavily lipped and worn

Fail 15 Nov 2013 41,470 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs heavily lipped and worn

Pass 26 Nov 2012 31,960 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 31,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YR59 EPV is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR59 EPV, 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 YR59 EPV registered?

YR59 EPV is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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