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KS57 NLK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,157 mi
Last recorded117,157 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 NLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 117,157 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 116,957 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly on inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm tread left and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel rim distorted

Pass 17 Mar 2025 86,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on front sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on front sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 73,674 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 73,666 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 53,725 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 52,866 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 49,702 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 44,810 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 44,810 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 43,793 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 43,793 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 43,291 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 43,291 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,084 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 38,494 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 34,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 34,179 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 31,096 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 20,782 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 20,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KS57 NLK 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 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KS57 NLK, 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 KS57 NLK registered?

KS57 NLK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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