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EN57 KAA

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

243,903 mi
Last recorded243,903 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 243,903 miles

Nearside Brake performance unable to be tested front to rear brake pipe leaking dangorus (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer cv joint worn

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 237,801 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 237,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 228,980 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping at small clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted not in correct position, kinking one end (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Transverse brake rod previously welded / repaired

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 x brake pipes near max permissable corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 228,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn boot damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping at small clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective noisey (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted not in correct position, kinking one end (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective noisey (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 x brake pipes near max permissable corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 223,042 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 215,359 miles

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Nearside Front lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2021 209,250 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 209,248 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 205,325 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 205,258 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 199,836 miles

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))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 199,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 189,793 miles

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2017 189,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2016 180,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 180,963 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 172,498 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn from inside edges

Pass 3 Nov 2014 164,316 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 144,103 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 144,103 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 134,691 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 106,674 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 80,962 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 KAA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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