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FH57 HCX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

147,378 mi
Last recorded147,378 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 HCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 147,378 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 143,543 miles

rear handbrake at 16% adjustment or repair may be required

Pass 12 Jan 2024 142,410 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 140,188 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 137,271 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 135,154 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension top mount slight lift

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front pads 4mm

Fail 8 Jan 2021 135,750 miles

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

Offside Front Upper suspension top mount slight lift

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front pads 4mm

Pass 30 Jan 2020 130,652 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 130,593 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 128,345 miles

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))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 125,032 miles

Rear parking brake has just made the legal limit

Pass 17 Feb 2017 120,450 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 113,791 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 109,505 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 105,371 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 98,204 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 92,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Mar 2012 92,713 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Feb 2011 73,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 HCX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCX, 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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What year was FH57 HCX registered?

FH57 HCX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 February 2008.

Is FH57 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH57 HCX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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