2009 Vauxhall Vivaro · 15,105 MOT tests
2009 Vauxhall Vivaro reliability
2009 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 53.2% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 20 Vivaro years (15,105 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- 53.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 142,062
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,105
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 13.6% of tests fail here (251% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 15% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics28%
- Suspension26.1%
- Brakes22.7%
- Steering13.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.7%
- Body, chassis and structure8.1%
- Tyres7.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 10.12%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 7.85%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 7.4%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 6.74%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Stop lamp not working 5.18%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Registration plate lamp not working 5.04%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (18.95%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.37%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (14.1%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.78%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.65%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.08%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Vivaro year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable?
2009 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 53.2% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 20 Vivaro years (15,105 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (10.12% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (7.85% of tests), position lamp not working (7.4% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro shows 142,062 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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