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BF57 EUB

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

274,889 mi
Last recorded274,889 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 EUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2018 274,889 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement BOTH CABLES SIEZED (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LINE STOP LAMP INOPROTIVE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected BOTH CALIPERS SIEZED (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 262,645 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 262,645 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating UNSTABLE (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working HGIGH LINE STOP BROKEN (1.2.1b)

FRONT DISKS SHOWING WEAR TO EXCESS

Pass 17 Dec 2016 235,504 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 235,504 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 206,253 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 206,253 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Stop lamp not working high line stop (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 174,987 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 174,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front and offside rear tyres are showing wear to the edges.

Fail 9 Nov 2013 139,537 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 139,537 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 113,042 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 113,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 83,524 miles

chip in windscreen

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 EUB is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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