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BL57 WFU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,329 mi
Last recorded163,329 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 WFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 163,329 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 154,453 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 151,920 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 151,920 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 145,877 miles

Both rear brake pips corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing 195/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack arms ()

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 145,660 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both rear brake pips corroded

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing 195/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack arms ()

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 137,306 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside before flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside dot codes 51111 (195/65r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens missing (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

reverse light not working

Fail 27 Oct 2018 137,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside before flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside dot codes 51111 (195/65r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens missing (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

reverse light not working

Pass 17 Nov 2017 127,780 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 127,587 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 118,738 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Nearside and offside front (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.195/65r16

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 118,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Nearside and offside front (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.195/65r16

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 108,365 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2015 108,365 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2013 98,109 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 88,814 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 88,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 68,547 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2010 50,991 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 WFU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BL57 WFU, 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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BL57 WFU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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