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SG53 GMS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

67,984 mi
Last recorded67,984 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 GMS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 67,984 miles

Rear tyres have slight damage to tread

both inner rack ends have play

Fail 15 May 2026 67,984 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres have slight damage to tread

both inner rack ends have play

Pass 22 Jun 2024 67,146 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 58,065 miles

1,body work damage evident. 2, o/s track rod end aproaching limit for wear.

Fail 7 Jan 2023 58,065 miles

1,body work damage evident. 2, o/s track rod end aproaching limit for wear.

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm axle tyre tread below limit for wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 52,485 miles

tyres generally getting low all around

Fail 10 Jan 2022 52,485 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

tyres generally getting low all around

Pass 5 Nov 2020 39,946 miles

1, front axle pads getting low.2,front tyres app limit

Pass 1 May 2019 35,587 miles

front axle tread getting low

Fail 1 May 2019 35,587 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front axle tread getting low

Pass 26 Mar 2018 33,282 miles

1, front pads 50% worn. 2, front axle tread getting low.

Fail 26 Mar 2018 33,282 miles

1, front pads 50% worn. 2, front axle tread getting low.

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 29,369 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 23,838 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 23,838 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 20,571 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 14,730 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 14,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 13,323 miles

front axle tread getting low

Pass 7 Mar 2011 10,089 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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SG53 GMS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SG53 GMS, 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 SG53 GMS registered?

SG53 GMS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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