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BL57 GTU

2007 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

193,372 mi
Last recorded193,372 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro105,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 GTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 193,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 193,277 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed N/s (7.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 189,112 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 187,551 miles

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

emissions to clean to read

Pass 7 May 2022 183,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 179,609 miles

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

emissions to clean to read

Fail 6 Feb 2021 179,500 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

emissions to clean to read

Pass 10 Feb 2020 176,162 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just to rear of fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat beside the door (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner unable to see rear inner pads.

Fail 8 Feb 2020 176,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just to rear of fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat beside the door (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner unable to see rear inner pads.

Pass 19 Jan 2019 167,778 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 201,723 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 180,982 miles

Advise inner rack joints worn.

Fail 16 Dec 2016 180,498 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Advise front wiper blades split

Advise inner rack joints worn.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 146,846 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 146,846 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 112,891 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 78,120 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 54,753 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 54,753 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 44,802 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 44,802 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 33,935 miles

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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BL57 GTU is a 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 105,798 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 BL57 GTU, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL57 GTU is a 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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