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YA57 YEF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,241 mi
Last recorded155,241 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 YEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 155,241 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 155,240 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 150,974 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 150,884 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 145,084 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 140,411 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 135,206 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 135,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 127,730 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 115,498 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 109,408 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 101,835 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 101,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 95,517 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 86,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 79,535 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 71,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 61,573 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 52,883 miles

Both front wipers=Started to split

Fail 18 Jan 2011 52,883 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front wipers=Started to split

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 YEF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA57 YEF, 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 YA57 YEF registered?

YA57 YEF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is YA57 YEF safe to buy?

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