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FH57 BBX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

168,345 mi
Last recorded168,345 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 BBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 168,345 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 168,345 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges routed through rear coil spring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point/lower inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 159,276 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 159,274 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 151,204 miles

headlamp beams poor

Fail 4 Jun 2024 151,200 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

headlamp beams poor

Pass 7 Jun 2023 142,769 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes close to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play worn close to limit of wear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front outriggers corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s rear brake pipe was supporting rear x beam

rear inner sills/axle supports corroding

rear waste pipe was fouling o/s rear brake hose

waste pipe support bar corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2023 142,769 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes close to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play worn close to limit of wear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front outriggers corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s rear brake pipe was supporting rear x beam

rear inner sills/axle supports corroding

rear waste pipe was fouling o/s rear brake hose

waste pipe support bar corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 133,703 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Strut top mount deteriorated but not considered excessive

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 129,091 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 125,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 118,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 118,685 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 108,875 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall slight damage (curb )

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 108,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall slight damage (curb )

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 101,543 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 101,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 89,803 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 89,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Zero reading (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 75,224 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 75,215 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 72,775 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 70,340 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 70,340 miles

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

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 3 May 2012 68,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 65,782 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 50,065 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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FH57 BBX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FH57 BBX, 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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FH57 BBX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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