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MW57 MWV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,698 mi
Last recorded113,698 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 MWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 113,698 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 113,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 103,011 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 97,502 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 91,182 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 91,182 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 86,934 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 82,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 82,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 76,020 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded and rears both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))

spare wheel carrier rusting

Pass 15 Dec 2017 70,209 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joints both sides (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

spare wheel carrier frame rusting

Pass 7 Jan 2017 65,441 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front steering rack inner ball joint play

Pass 18 Jan 2016 61,690 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 56,690 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 51,190 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 47,997 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 2 Nov 2011 41,724 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

rear both sides tyre edges worn

Fail 29 Oct 2011 41,644 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

offside wiper torn

rear both sides tyre edges worn

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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MW57 MWV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MW57 MWV, 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 MW57 MWV registered?

MW57 MWV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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