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DS57 KVP

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

201,975 mi
Last recorded201,975 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 KVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 201,975 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 201,970 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front discs likely to detach (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner disc worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 195,773 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 195,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 188,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 177,887 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Apr 2021 170,928 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 162,404 miles

Nearside Front track rod end slight play

Pass 12 Feb 2019 157,816 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

oil leak

smell of diesel but leak not found

Fail 12 Feb 2019 157,816 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

oil leak

smell of diesel but leak not found

Pass 24 Jan 2018 154,299 miles

front brake discs corroded

smell of diesel but leak not found

Fail 24 Jan 2018 154,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroded

smell of diesel but leak not found

Pass 6 Feb 2017 150,839 miles

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

slight damage nsr tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2016 143,123 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre has damage to outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges close to legal limit

suspected smell of diesel but no leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 135,132 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s/r tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

rear brake pads getting low

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2015 135,131 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s/r tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

rear brake pads getting low

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 129,919 miles

EML lights on

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 129,918 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

EML lights on

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 125,270 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 125,263 miles

Front pads getting low

Slight play in front steering arms

Pass 13 Dec 2011 95,937 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 68,154 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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DS57 KVP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DS57 KVP, 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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DS57 KVP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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