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FM57 FBV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,279 mi
Last recorded136,279 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 FBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 136,279 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 135,460 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 133,986 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2023 133,013 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 131,922 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 130,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 121,139 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 109,081 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 109,081 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 96,956 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 93,171 miles

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

undertray insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2015 89,118 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 89,118 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 88,887 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 88,887 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 84,118 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 84,117 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 75,416 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 75,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 72,611 miles

Airbag light on

Fail 18 Jan 2011 70,736 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 70,736 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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FM57 FBV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FM57 FBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM57 FBV registered?

FM57 FBV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is FM57 FBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 FBV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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