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MB56 BEE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,036 mi
Last recorded164,036 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB56 BEE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 164,036 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 162,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 159,145 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 158,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 157,002 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 156,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 152,587 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2021 152,587 miles

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2020 143,301 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 143,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 133,090 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 124,003 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 114,892 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 109,089 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 101,470 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 94,987 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 88,386 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 75,648 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear seats fitted are an after market fitment

Fail 27 Sep 2011 56,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear seats fitted are an after market fitment

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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MB56 BEE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MB56 BEE, 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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MB56 BEE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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