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SM58 EKR

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,169 mi
Last recorded126,169 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM58 EKR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 126,169 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 121,051 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 110,292 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 102,030 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2021 102,030 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 96,932 miles

Both front strut top bearings slightly noisy when rotated

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 89,772 miles

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

drivers seat worn

front brake discs have corrosion

front to rear brake pipe has corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2019 89,771 miles

Fuel tank insecure front strap split (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

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

drivers seat worn

front brake discs have corrosion

front to rear brake pipe has corrosion

gearbox earth strap badly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 82,436 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 74,173 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 74,173 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2016 63,320 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 63,320 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

item removed from screen

Pass 9 Feb 2015 51,603 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 51,603 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,617 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 44,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 35,531 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 22,990 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

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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SM58 EKR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SM58 EKR, 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 SM58 EKR registered?

SM58 EKR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 December 2008.

Is SM58 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM58 EKR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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