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BN08 DDF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,012 mi
Last recorded145,012 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 DDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 145,012 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 145,008 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 144,299 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 143,488 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 142,241 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 142,236 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 140,842 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 139,512 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 139,512 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 138,822 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 138,820 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 137,360 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 136,001 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 133,839 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 130,543 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer sills damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2016 130,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer sills damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2015 199,323 miles

Advise Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2014 107,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 107,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 107,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

2 x front wiper blades worn

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre cut inner sidewall 2 nails

Pass 15 May 2012 80,872 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 80,872 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 59,161 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2011 59,161 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BN08 DDF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BN08 DDF, 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 BN08 DDF registered?

BN08 DDF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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