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LM57 FLK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

177,871 mi
Last recorded177,871 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 FLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 177,871 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 172,344 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 172,227 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel and excessive brake pedal travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement cable fraying at calliper end (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened bent at repair (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 166,669 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 166,669 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 159,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears and both rears to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 154,513 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 24 May 2022 154,513 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 148,749 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 142,888 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2020 142,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 131,049 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 125,016 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 125,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 118,272 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 118,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 110,195 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside condensation in headlamp reducing output

Fail 28 Jan 2016 110,194 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside condensation in headlamp reducing output

Pass 18 Feb 2015 103,888 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 94,473 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 81,341 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 65,800 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 65,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 53,535 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 53,035 miles

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

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

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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LM57 FLK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LM57 FLK, 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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LM57 FLK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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