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FB57 FPJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,658 mi
Last recorded149,658 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 FPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 149,658 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 149,658 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 147,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 146,465 miles

chips to screen

oil leak

various steel brake pipes corroding/been greased

Pass 23 Mar 2023 142,418 miles

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

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

various steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 23 Mar 2023 142,418 miles

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

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

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

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2022 135,086 miles

screen chipped

various brake pipes corroding/been greased

Pass 26 Mar 2021 127,129 miles

rear and main brake pipes corroding/been greased

screen chipped

Pass 26 Mar 2020 121,006 miles

ns drop link has slight play

screen chipped

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2019 114,372 miles

screen chipped

various steel brake pipes corroding/been greased

Pass 30 Apr 2018 107,979 miles

rear discs corroding

screen chipped

Pass 17 Mar 2017 101,630 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint slight play

oil leak

parking brake imbalance - offside rear is weaker

Pass 24 Sep 2016 101,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint slight play

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 90,907 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

os and ns front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2015 90,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs are worn

os and ns front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 80,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake cable in poor condition front to rear

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2014 80,234 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs scored

front inner brake pads look low

handbrake cable in poor condition front to rear

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2013 72,705 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 68,068 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 55,278 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 55,278 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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FB57 FPJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FB57 FPJ, 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 FB57 FPJ registered?

FB57 FPJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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The MOT history for FB57 FPJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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