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FG58 FAO

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

176,860 mi
Last recorded176,860 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 FAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 176,860 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

towbar heavily corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2025 176,857 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

towbar heavily corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2024 179,838 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 176,688 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 176,688 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 176,364 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside wiper arm worn

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake efficiency near limit

Fail 1 Dec 2020 176,364 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement on brake caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 174,013 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 173,988 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 164,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 164,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 144,457 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2017 144,457 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broke (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2016 131,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main D - bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main D - Bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight movement offside front top suspension mount / bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2015 109,769 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 109,769 miles

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)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise n/s/f tyre starting to get low

Pass 14 Aug 2014 95,176 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 95,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 71,782 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 51,549 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 51,549 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 32,935 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 FAO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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