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LF57 NKP

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

181,252 mi
Last recorded181,252 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF57 NKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 181,252 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 181,249 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 174,320 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 174,317 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 168,086 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 168,086 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 161,365 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 161,361 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 154,409 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 154,409 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 149,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 144,078 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 137,866 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 137,859 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side poss caliper (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 131,103 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 131,103 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 124,721 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 118,821 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 111,067 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to n/s/r bumper

Pass 18 Nov 2013 101,616 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 90,182 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 90,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 78,685 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 12 Dec 2011 78,685 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in o/s track rod end

Fail 6 Jan 2011 65,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 65,125 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LF57 NKP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LF57 NKP, 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 LF57 NKP registered?

LF57 NKP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is LF57 NKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF57 NKP shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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