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H512 BML

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,662 mi
Last recorded137,662 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH512 BML
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 137,662 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Towbar component slightly worn Securing bolt (6.1.6 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2026 137,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar component slightly worn Securing bolt (6.1.6 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 135,800 miles

Front only just met mot reqirements

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly worn bolt loose but tow bar secure (6.1.6 (b) (i))

abs pump corroded

nearside washer not working but offside clearing screen

Pass 23 Jul 2024 133,657 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 133,140 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 125,994 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 125,975 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 125,972 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 125,515 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 124,200 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 122,271 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 116,548 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 98,387 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 98,387 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 81,419 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 81,419 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 64,534 miles

door stop light not working

Fail 21 Feb 2012 64,534 miles

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

door stop light not working

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 28 Feb 2011 47,791 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,791 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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H512 BML is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H512 BML, 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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H512 BML is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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