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VX58 SMO

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Green Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,138 mi
Last recorded171,138 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX58 SMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 171,138 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 171,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2019 166,207 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 161,132 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 161,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 148,262 miles

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)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 148,262 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2017 143,000 miles

All brake pipes greased

Front discs are worn

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 119,910 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 101,593 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2014 75,700 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 75,696 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 50,528 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 50,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 39,122 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 39,043 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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VX58 SMO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Green with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VX58 SMO, 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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VX58 SMO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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