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MB53 LTS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,748 mi
Last recorded158,748 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB53 LTS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 158,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both top spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 158,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both top spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 150,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front subframe brace bars corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2023 134,326 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 125,873 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 116,808 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 109,404 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 108,012 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 108,012 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 104,294 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 104,294 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 100,047 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 100,034 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake nearside and the off side (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 91,488 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 91,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 82,210 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 76,646 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 65,539 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 50,608 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 33,524 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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MB53 LTS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 MB53 LTS, 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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MB53 LTS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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