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NL58 BZJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

115,760 mi
Last recorded115,760 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 BZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 115,760 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 115,755 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 110,308 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated torn (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front driveshaft seal slightly leaking

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated clip has come off (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 110,305 miles

Brake cable damaged front to rear handbrake cable frayed/corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible letters streaked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended wont release (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated torn (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front driveshaft seal slightly leaking

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated clip has come off (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 104,689 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 104,689 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 99,124 miles

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

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

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 18 Mar 2022 92,725 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

reverse lights not working

Fail 18 Mar 2022 92,724 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

reverse lights not working

Pass 19 Mar 2021 87,239 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 87,239 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 85,659 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 85,657 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside, corrected at time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 74,276 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Feb 2019 74,275 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers park on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 62,576 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Wipers not parking fully, but not obscuring drivers view

Fail 19 Mar 2018 62,574 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle both offside and nearside (3.7.B.5b)

Both front brake discs corroded inner faces

Both rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Wipers not parking fully, but not obscuring drivers view

Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,287 miles

front brakes very rusty on inner face

mil on dash

Pass 16 Mar 2016 47,995 miles

front discs rusty on inner face

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2016 47,995 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs rusty on inner face

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2014 46,813 miles

front/rear brake discs worn/rusty

Fail 4 Dec 2014 46,813 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front/rear brake discs worn/rusty

mil

Pass 9 Oct 2013 40,000 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 34,408 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Oct 2012 34,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Sep 2011 24,514 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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NL58 BZJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 NL58 BZJ, 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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NL58 BZJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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