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FG58 EZP

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

165,688 mi
Last recorded165,688 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 EZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2024 165,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 154,581 miles

Bonnet lever broken - can still be operated *ADVISE FIX*

Both Fuel tank straps broken but all bolts still holding tank in place *ADVISE FIX*

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both master to abs slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear backbox *ADVISE FIX* (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both @ 2mm - NSF worn/bald inner edge - 245/40/19/98y *ADVISE FIX* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *ADVISE FIX* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play *ADVISE FIX* (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock mount nut does not look fully secure

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

multiple handbrake components worn / corroded including caliper levers and adjustment thread rod. advise further repair

Fail 16 Jan 2023 154,581 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet lever broken - can still be operated *ADVISE FIX*

Both Fuel tank straps broken but all bolts still holding tank in place *ADVISE FIX*

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both master to abs slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear backbox *ADVISE FIX* (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both @ 2mm - NSF worn/bald inner edge - 245/40/19/98y *ADVISE FIX* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *ADVISE FIX* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play *ADVISE FIX* (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock mount nut does not look fully secure

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum *ADVISE FIX* (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both rear corroded *ADVISE FIX* (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 142,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master cylinder to abs unit - slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in tailbox - advise replace (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively advise replace front discs and pads (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt retraction requires slight help to fully retract

Nearside Rear brake is lagging slightly compared to the offside

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replace as soon as possible (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper shock mount nut does not look fully screwed down

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oily but not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank straps missing but tank still secured by bolts

Fail 28 Jan 2022 142,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting properly (7.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master cylinder to abs unit - slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in tailbox - advise replace (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively advise replace front discs and pads (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear brake is lagging slightly compared to the offside

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replace as soon as possible (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper shock mount nut does not look fully screwed down

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oily but not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank straps missing but tank still secured by bolts

Pass 29 Jan 2021 123,362 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded slightly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Fuel tank straps have corroded off, bolts still holding up tank but advise to have the correct support.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak of gases at tailbox and also central clamp has come loose causing a leak and the exhaust to drop down slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Handle to open bonnet missing making it difficult to open, there is no bonnet stand and outer casing for cable split @ bonnet lock.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Advise to have checked and repaired, during test drips of oil were present but not enough to fail. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front jacking point areas have holes in them, not affecting structure of vehicle but advise fix. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Handbrake cable and brake pipe look routed incorrectly which is causing them to rub together, no leaks but advise to be fixed. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear valve stems cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 123,361 miles

Brake hose excessively twisted All brake hoses that connect to callipers have been twisted, OSF hose has split. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both steering boots have either split completely or not secured correctly. Rack looks quite rusty on NS. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded slightly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Fuel tank straps have corroded off, bolts still holding up tank but advise to have the correct support.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak of gases at tailbox and also central clamp has come loose causing a leak and the exhaust to drop down slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Handle to open bonnet missing making it difficult to open, there is no bonnet stand and outer casing for cable split @ bonnet lock.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Advise to have checked and repaired, during test drips of oil were present but not enough to fail. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front jacking point areas have holes in them, not affecting structure of vehicle but advise fix. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Handbrake cable and brake pipe look routed incorrectly which is causing them to rub together, no leaks but advise to be fixed. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear valve stems cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 115,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front clamp not fully secure *ADVISE FIX* (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank brackets both missing but still has all 4 bolts securing tank - has potential to be dangerous *ADVISE FIX*

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Also not secure *ADVISE FIX* (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR (2mm) OSR (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 115,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing Sensor (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing Sensor (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Handbrake cable not connected to calliper (1.1.15 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Mid to Rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front clamp not fully secure *ADVISE FIX* (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank brackets both missing but still has all 4 bolts securing tank - has potential to be dangerous *ADVISE FIX*

Handbrake adjustment far from correct *ADVISE FIX*

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Also not secure *ADVISE FIX* (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Reverse light inop

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR (2mm) OSR (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 101,909 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively advise replace discs and pads (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front seatbelt retraction poor

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front strut top bearing slightly rough

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

one fuel tank strap broken. tank is still secure

Fail 18 Jan 2019 101,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively advise replace discs and pads (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front seatbelt retraction poor

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front strut top bearing slightly rough

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

one fuel tank strap broken. tank is still secure

Pass 19 Jan 2018 80,156 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 80,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

gear linkage worn/faulty

Pass 13 Oct 2016 69,563 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 69,563 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 57,875 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 57,875 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 49,270 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 49,270 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside 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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 43,767 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 43,767 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 36,803 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 29,993 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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FG58 EZP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 FG58 EZP, 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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FG58 EZP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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