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FB57 KGG

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

437,173 mi
Last recorded437,173 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 437,173 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 388,067 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 388,064 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 336,271 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 335,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play above steering rack (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 276,172 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 208,432 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 207,396 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r brake binding

rev limiter in place; engine clean

Fail 5 Feb 2013 144,860 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

chips to screen

n/s spare wheel carrier bolt insecure

rev limiter in place; emissions clean

Pass 5 Feb 2013 144,860 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

chips to screen

n/s spare wheel carrier bolt insecure

rev limiter in place; emissions clean

Pass 17 Feb 2012 85,789 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 85,789 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,396 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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FB57 KGG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FB57 KGG, 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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FB57 KGG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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