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YA57 PSU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

141,297 mi
Last recorded141,297 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 PSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 141,297 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points at front corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 137,188 miles

Dashboard panels loose

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

fuel cover panel missing

Fail 21 Jul 2023 137,126 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed rack end (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working washer bottle loose (3.5 (a))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 131,303 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jacking points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 130,606 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 130,560 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 126,216 miles

slight judder on rear brakes all discs corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2020 126,197 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel ns os rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ns front arb link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight judder on rear brakes all discs corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 122,325 miles

O/S FRONT TOP STRUT BEARING/MOUNTING WORN

Fail 4 Jul 2018 122,288 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

O/S FRONT TOP STRUT BEARING/MOUNTING WORN

Pass 29 Jun 2017 113,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 23 Jun 2017 113,595 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Jun 2016 101,943 miles

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

oil leak

spare Tyre securing bolt snapped. secured via additional bolt not likely to fall off

Fail 27 May 2016 101,924 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

oil leak

spare Tyre securing bolt snapped. secured via additional bolt not likely to fall off

Pass 12 Mar 2015 93,050 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 84,303 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 51,912 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 51,912 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 27,245 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 27,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 65,023 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 65,023 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YA57 PSU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YA57 PSU, 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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YA57 PSU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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