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LM57 FMX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,016 mi
Last recorded147,016 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 FMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 147,016 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 147,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 137,482 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 137,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 133,603 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 132,415 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top mounting worn

Pass 28 Jan 2022 117,108 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 117,086 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation both cables (1.1.15 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 101,640 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs HEAVILY corroded! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 101,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs HEAVILY corroded! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 88,451 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 88,451 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 69,782 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 52,656 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 52,656 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 45,720 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 42,262 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 38,897 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 38,897 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 34,128 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 34,128 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 29,639 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 24,660 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outter edges close to legal limit advise early replacement and check wheel alignment 195/65/16c

n/s front blade split

Pass 9 Feb 2011 18,342 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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LM57 FMX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LM57 FMX, 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 LM57 FMX registered?

LM57 FMX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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