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GX57 FFB

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,323 mi
Last recorded131,323 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 FFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 131,323 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 131,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected abs sensor (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 16 May 2025 121,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 121,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle handbrake cable (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 94,124 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 May 2024 94,122 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 69,050 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 69,042 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 68,925 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 68,823 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2021 68,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 68,591 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 67,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 67,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 66,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 66,643 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken off silencer box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 65,694 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 64,849 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,261 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 64,261 miles

Centre Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 63,896 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 63,896 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 13 Jun 2013 63,723 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

Pass 13 Jun 2013 63,723 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

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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GX57 FFB is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GX57 FFB, 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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GX57 FFB is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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