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BF57 ETL

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

78,768 mi
Last recorded78,768 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 ETL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 78,768 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 71,707 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2025 71,707 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2024 68,355 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 68,334 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 67,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm / axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 65,523 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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))

front wipers smearing both

Fail 1 Feb 2022 65,522 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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))

front wipers smearing both

Pass 1 Feb 2021 64,071 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 1 Feb 2021 64,071 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 31 Jan 2020 62,978 miles

Offside Front top mount is noisy and has movement

Fail 31 Jan 2020 62,978 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount is noisy and has movement

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 60,703 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 60,702 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play As marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 58,810 miles

diesel around fuel filter under bonnet but no visible leaks

Pass 13 Jan 2017 56,992 miles

Coolant reservoir cap missing

Pass 18 Jan 2016 55,020 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 53,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

main feed brake pipe covered in part by fuel tank

Pass 21 Jan 2014 51,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 48,202 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs slightly lipped/worn

front wiper blades worn

lower engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2012 44,481 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded/worn

front wiper blades worn

lower engine cover fitted

slight play in n/s front steering rack end/arm

Pass 11 Jan 2011 40,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs slightly worn

lower engine cover fitted

rear brake discs slightly worn/surface corrosion

wiper blades worn/slight judder when operating but meet requirements

Fail 11 Jan 2011 40,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn

lower engine cover fitted

rear brake discs slightly worn/surface corrosion

wiper blades worn/slight judder when operating but meet requirements

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 ETL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BF57 ETL, 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 ETL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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