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MM57 LKG

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,966 mi
Last recorded170,966 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 LKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 170,966 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chip/cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2025 170,958 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chip/cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2024 162,780 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe situated under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 15 May 2023 152,280 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2023 152,280 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 151,636 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 143,778 miles

slight corrosion becoming evident on under body components sub frame and out riggers

Fail 20 Apr 2022 143,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

slight corrosion becoming evident on under body components sub frame and out riggers

Pass 3 Apr 2021 137,275 miles

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

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

Offside top strut mount has slight play

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

Pass 11 Apr 2020 124,042 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 112,093 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 100,989 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 100,941 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Sep 2015 100,925 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s)(due to being stood (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 100,916 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s)(due to being stood (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 89,519 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 89,518 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 71,472 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 71,472 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 58,328 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 58,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf tyre large bolt in tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,770 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 36,582 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 36,582 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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MM57 LKG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MM57 LKG, 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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MM57 LKG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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