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YX59 DBU

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,246 mi
Last recorded141,246 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 DBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 141,246 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 141,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 132,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 124,234 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged n/s (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 124,234 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged n/s (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 118,050 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 118,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 111,717 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged n/s ()

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

Pass 24 May 2019 105,609 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2019 105,609 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 90,014 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 90,014 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working centre rear (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s front (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2016 82,443 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 77,839 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 77,839 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 62,736 miles

unable to check rear seat belts due customs belonging on seats

Fail 4 Jun 2014

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

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

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

unable to check rear seat belts due customs belonging on seats

Pass 21 Aug 2013 51,813 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 37,856 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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YX59 DBU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YX59 DBU, 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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YX59 DBU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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