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FB57 KSX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,851 mi
Last recorded197,851 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 KSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 197,851 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 197,849 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2024 192,719 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 192,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 180,823 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 180,822 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp cluster (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 180,084 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 180,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 179,400 miles

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

all brake pipes greased and covered

engine oil leak

rear discs pitted

Pass 7 Jun 2019 170,257 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 164,652 miles

1 washer jet on each side is in-op, remaining jets are adequate but aimed poorly

All rear brake pipes are corroded not excessively at this time

Front subframe rear support bars are corroded not excessively

O/s washer jet weak but supplies enough wash

Fail 25 Apr 2018 164,652 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

1 washer jet on each side is in-op, remaining jets are adequate but aimed poorly

All rear brake pipes are corroded not excessively at this time

All remaining parking brake cables are corroded

Front subframe rear support bars are corroded not excessively

O/s washer jet weak but supplies enough wash

O/s/r tyre is badly worn on outer edge, is badly deteriorated with large cracks not exposing cord

Pass 26 Apr 2017 156,299 miles

Both O/S tyres worn

Both front suspension arm bushes are deteriorated but do not have excess play

Both wipers and washers are slightly deteriorated

Parking brake cables are slightly corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2017 156,299 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both O/S tyres worn

Both front suspension arm bushes are deteriorated but do not have excess play

Both wipers and washers are slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake cables are slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 145,041 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 144,660 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

All brakes worn

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

N/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2015 136,054 miles

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

Offside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 136,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre damage to inner side wall but not exposing cord

Pass 2 Apr 2014 127,354 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 127,354 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 120,093 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 109,367 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 108,447 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 78,967 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 KSX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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