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EN57 JYA

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

194,185 mi
Last recorded194,185 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 JYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 194,185 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 191,928 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 188,978 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 186,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 182,759 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 169,466 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 169,464 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 164,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 164,983 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 156,431 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 156,431 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 149,481 miles

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

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)

play inner steering joints

Fail 16 Sep 2017 149,188 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre worn heavy on edges

offside front tyre worn heavy inner edge

slight play inner steering rack joints

Pass 17 Sep 2016 138,806 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 138,585 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2015 128,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing heavy outer edge

slight play in steering

Fail 26 Sep 2015 128,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing heavy outer edge

slight play in steering

Pass 27 Sep 2014 119,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s handbrake cable slightly seized

Pass 30 Sep 2013 104,908 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 91,150 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 91,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 72,908 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 55,234 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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EN57 JYA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EN57 JYA, 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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EN57 JYA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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