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FA08 EAR

2015 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,904 mi
Last recorded116,904 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro82,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 EAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 116,904 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play recommend replacing soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 116,904 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play recommend replacing soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside - Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 112,190 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 112,190 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 109,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Under tray corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2023 109,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Under tray corroded

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 95,021 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 95,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 83,728 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 83,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 72,297 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 63,356 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 49,963 miles

Clutch Pedal Anti Slip Pad Worn

Fail 4 Jan 2019 49,963 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch Pedal Anti Slip Pad Worn

O/S/F Daylight Running Light Not Working

Pass 10 Jan 2018 37,058 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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FA08 EAR is a 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 82,576 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 FA08 EAR, 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 11 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FA08 EAR is a 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 March 2015.

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