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FM57 FHG

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

170,675 mi
Last recorded170,675 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 FHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 170,675 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 170,675 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 169,033 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 163,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 158,750 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 152,274 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 152,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 143,455 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 138,098 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 138,098 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 131,988 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 124,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 111,219 miles

Front wipers slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 95,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/16C (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/16C (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 79,432 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 48,376 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 48,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 22,999 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 17,636 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 17,636 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 11,485 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 FHG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FM57 FHG, 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 FM57 FHG registered?

FM57 FHG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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The MOT history for FM57 FHG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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