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AP57 ZXS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

298,073 mi
Last recorded298,073 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 ZXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 298,073 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 298,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 290,525 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 290,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 286,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 281,778 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 270,774 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 262,240 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 258,677 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 240,282 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 240,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 228,251 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 228,251 miles

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings both front (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 215,160 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 215,160 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 200,833 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 132,026 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 169,595 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 156,954 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 140,410 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 133,680 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 133,679 miles

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

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

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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AP57 ZXS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 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 AP57 ZXS, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP57 ZXS registered?

AP57 ZXS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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