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EJ57 WBU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,036 mi
Last recorded73,036 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 73,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear light unit broken

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 70,874 miles

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

slight blow from front exhaust flexi

Fail 4 Sep 2024 70,874 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

slight blow from front exhaust flexi

Pass 16 Feb 2023 69,158 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 64,380 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 64,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 57,658 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 57,657 miles

Indicator switch inoperative hazard light switch not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 56,226 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 52,386 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 50,049 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 50,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 49,776 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 47,398 miles

coil spring light on

Pass 23 Jan 2015 39,677 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 39,677 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joints (tie rod)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 30,796 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 19,529 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 12,289 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 8,112 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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EJ57 WBU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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