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YS57 VEK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,472 mi
Last recorded124,472 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 VEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 124,472 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has some noticeable lift when free of weight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant header tank empty

Pass 19 Mar 2020 118,899 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 117,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear SLIGHT CRACKING TO SIDEWALL TYRE

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 108,816 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 108,816 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 100,709 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 100,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 88,660 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,248 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 78,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 64,627 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 64,559 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 64,559 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YS57 VEK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YS57 VEK, 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 YS57 VEK registered?

YS57 VEK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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The MOT history for YS57 VEK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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