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LY57 KWR

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,827 mi
Last recorded159,827 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 KWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 159,827 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 159,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 152,409 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 152,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 142,393 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 142,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 128,085 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 128,085 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 108,475 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 88,729 miles

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

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of road.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 75,332 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 59,996 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 47,120 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 47,119 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 33,384 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 30,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 30,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LY57 KWR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LY57 KWR, 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 LY57 KWR registered?

LY57 KWR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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