Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Cdti Swb (2009)
2009 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Cdti Swb
CarHunch analysed 142 real MOT records for the 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Cdti Swb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro diesel struggles to meet expectations, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 58% against the UK average of 80%. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, but the average 1.63 failures per vehicle tells you these vans develop real mechanical problems by their mid-life.
At nearly 138,000 miles median mileage, these are well-used work vehicles, which explains the high failure count—they've been earned hard. If you're considering one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the common failure patterns (likely suspension, brakes, and emissions items on a 2.7 diesel), because nearly half will need attention at their next MOT.
What to check before buying a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Cdti Swb
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (95%) | 135 | 57.7% | 1.6 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (5%) | 7 | 62.2% | 2.14 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Cdti Swb vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Cdti Swb vehicles fall between 107,582 and 157,597 miles.
2009 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Cdti Swb — Still on the Road
53 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 58% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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