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BF57 ETA

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,102 mi
Last recorded140,102 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 ETA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2020 140,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s and o/s (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail to side wall (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 125,947 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 125,947 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn front to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 118,010 miles

Corrosion to brake pipe at rear

Handbrake travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wear to all 4 tyres on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2016 106,454 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 106,334 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective unable to open bonnet (8.4.2)

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position unable to open rear doors (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 92,607 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 80,003 miles

condition of rear bumper

corrosion to nearside main brake pipes at rear, and nearside main brake pipe at rear to offside rear flexi

wear to front tyres inner edges

Fail 12 Aug 2014 79,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

condition of rear bumper

corrosion to nearside main brake pipes at rear, and nearside main brake pipe at rear to offside rear flexi

wear to front tyres inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2013 66,567 miles

condition of offside obligatory mirror

condition of offside rear fog light lens

handbrake efficiency 17%

offisde rear and center rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2013 66,557 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

condition of offside obligatory mirror

condition of offside rear fog light lens

handbrake efficiency 17%

offisde rear and center rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 54,623 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 35,322 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 35,027 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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BF57 ETA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 BF57 ETA, 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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BF57 ETA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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