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EN57 KAU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,041 mi
Last recorded159,041 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 159,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 157,271 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 157,271 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 152,829 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 151,509 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2016 151,509 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2015 150,489 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 150,448 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 149,080 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 149,080 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 147,472 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 135,487 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 135,487 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 108,771 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 86,721 miles

slight play in body of nsr shock absorber

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 KAU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KAU, 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 EN57 KAU registered?

EN57 KAU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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