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EK58 HGJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,916 mi
Last recorded157,916 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 HGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 157,916 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

main beam indicator stays on

Fail 5 Jan 2026 157,916 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

main beam indicator stays on

Pass 17 Dec 2024 152,325 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 152,325 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 144,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 8 Jan 2024 144,739 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 6 Dec 2022 135,676 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 135,673 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 130,773 miles

Offside Front Upper strut mount movement

Fail 14 Dec 2021 130,773 miles

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

Offside Front Upper strut mount movement

Pass 24 Feb 2020 110,752 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 104,669 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 104,666 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 95,595 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 85,693 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 85,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/16 c (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front cut in sidewall

Offside Rear worn low

Pass 21 Sep 2015 77,771 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 65,265 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 65,265 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 54,580 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,311 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 44,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 30,187 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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EK58 HGJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 EK58 HGJ, 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 EK58 HGJ registered?

EK58 HGJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 September 2008.

Is EK58 HGJ safe to buy?

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