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BV58 LFS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

180,514 mi
Last recorded180,514 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 LFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 180,514 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 180,514 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 159,023 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 142,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 129,855 miles

Both front Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear coil spring mounting areas are corroded

Centre brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside front suspension top is slightly rough on lock to lock turn

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak in the engine bay area

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Fail 15 Aug 2023 129,855 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Both front Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear coil spring mounting areas are corroded

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside front suspension top is slightly rough on lock to lock turn

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak in the engine bay area

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 116,108 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 116,108 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 May 2022 116,102 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 109,114 miles

no warning lights on dash time of retest

Fail 9 Oct 2021 109,110 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 97,287 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

no warning lights on dash time of test

rear brake pipes corrosion starting

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 4 Jan 2019 80,066 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 78,527 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 78,527 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 73,169 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 73,132 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 67,822 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 67,822 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 62,584 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 62,584 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened from hand brake lever (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened broken (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 56,527 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 50,192 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,705 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 44,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 39,427 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

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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BV58 LFS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BV58 LFS, 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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BV58 LFS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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