BL57 FMJ

2008 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2008
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 3 February 2023
Last recorded mileage
21,233 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 75/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2008 Vauxhall has 15 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 21,233 miles. The vehicle's extremely low annual mileage for its age, combined with a 'Not valid' MOT status, demands thorough investigation.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 5,838 miles per year, with a significant drop in usage from 2014 onwards, suggesting periods of inactivity.

Things to check

  • Recurring exhaust advisories across multiple tests (Jan 2020, Feb 2022) indicate a chronic issue.
  • Recurring shock absorber advisories (Jan 2020, Feb 2022) suggest a persistent suspension component wear.
  • Recurring steering rack advisories (Jan 2020, Feb 2022) point to a recurring steering system concern.
  • The vehicle has been untaxed and has no valid MOT since 2023-02-03, making it illegal to drive.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle has a long, consistent service history with no major gaps in maintenance.
  • The car has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating good structural integrity.
  • The recent MOT pass in Feb 2022 is a positive sign, but the underlying advisories are a concern.
  • The car has consistently low mileage, suggesting less wear and tear on components.

Mileage history

Jan 2011: 21,233 mi PASSJan 2012: 25,476 mi PASSJan 2013: 28,379 mi PASSJan 2014: 36,973 mi PASSJan 2014: 36,973 mi FAILJan 2015: 45,126 mi PASSJan 2016: 54,034 mi PASSJan 2017: 61,541 mi PASSJan 2018: 67,839 mi PASSJan 2019: 73,043 mi PASSJan 2020: 77,601 mi FAILJan 2020: 77,601 mi PASSJan 2021: 80,458 mi FAILJan 2021: 80,458 mi PASSFeb 2022: 82,345 mi PASS82k52k21kJan 2011Feb 2022

MOT test history — 12/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2011 PASS 21,233 mi None recorded
Jan 2012 PASS 25,476 mi None recorded
Jan 2013 PASS 28,379 mi None recorded
Jan 2014 PASS 36,973 mi None recorded
Jan 2014 FAIL 36,973 mi
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Jan 2015 PASS 45,126 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jan 2016 PASS 54,034 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2017 PASS 61,541 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2018 PASS 67,839 mi None recorded
Jan 2019 PASS 73,043 mi None recorded
Jan 2020 FAIL 77,601 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Jan 2020 PASS 77,601 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2021 FAIL 80,458 mi
ADVISORY Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ns and os (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PRS Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
PRS Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MINOR Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Jan 2021 PASS 80,458 mi
ADVISORY Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ns and os (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MINOR Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Feb 2022 PASS 82,345 mi
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL57 FMJ, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.