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DS57 RKX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,675 mi
Last recorded89,675 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 89,675 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Feb 2026 89,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2025 89,021 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point not within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2024 88,271 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point not within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 87,487 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 87,487 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 86,520 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 86,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 85,141 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 85,141 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (box jacking point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 83,401 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2019 82,134 miles

Nearside mirror slight damage

Fail 12 Feb 2019 82,134 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror slight damage

Pass 12 Feb 2018 81,048 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 81,048 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 79,083 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

diesel emissions to clean to take readings

o/s steering arm slight play

Fail 13 Feb 2017 79,083 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

diesel emissions to clean to take readings

o/s steering arm slight play

Pass 10 Feb 2016 76,038 miles

slight play in rack joints

Fail 9 Feb 2016 76,038 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven 259*/121 (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in rack joints

Pass 13 Feb 2015 73,909 miles

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres perishing

Fail 13 Feb 2015 73,909 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2014 70,870 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 70,870 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 68,925 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing

Pass 19 Jan 2012 54,448 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 41,330 miles

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

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 RKX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc 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 DS57 RKX, 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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What year was DS57 RKX registered?

DS57 RKX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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