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EY57 VAO

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

170,283 mi
Last recorded170,283 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY57 VAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 170,283 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 162,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 155,641 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 145,948 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 145,940 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 136,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 127,743 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 123,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 116,786 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 110,820 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 102,923 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 102,923 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 94,076 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 83,436 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 83,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 71,048 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 70,809 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 60,954 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 60,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 58,532 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 58,532 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 54,960 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 46,009 miles

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

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

osr foglight lens missing

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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EY57 VAO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EY57 VAO, 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 EY57 VAO registered?

EY57 VAO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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The MOT history for EY57 VAO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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