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EJ57 VZH

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,114 mi
Last recorded102,114 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 VZH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 102,114 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor above spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor above spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 99,004 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 96,527 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 94,074 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 92,777 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 89,799 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 84,329 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 79,168 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 74,893 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 68,672 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 68,672 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 61,725 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 56,313 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 51,679 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 51,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 40,185 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 40,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

different load rating on same axle (rear)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 29 Dec 2010 29,574 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 29,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight wear in front lower arm ball joint o/s.

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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EJ57 VZH is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EJ57 VZH, 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 EJ57 VZH registered?

EJ57 VZH is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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