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BP08 SBY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,745 mi
Last recorded104,745 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 SBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 104,745 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 98,871 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2024 98,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2023 93,581 miles

Nearside Front water in head pattern ok

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

bonnet stay missing

dash lights showing glow plug service orange lights

starter motor noisey

Fail 9 Nov 2023 93,581 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front water in head pattern ok

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

bonnet stay missing

dash lights showing glow plug service orange lights

starter motor noisey

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall worn and tyre worn bad inner edge void of tread remaining tread worn close to wear bands

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge void of tread remaining tyre worn to wear bands

Pass 14 Nov 2022 88,712 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

ENGINE MIL LIGHT SHOWING

Nearside Front WATER IN HEAD LAMP PATTERN OK

WALL WORN NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE

Fail 11 Nov 2022 88,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

ENGINE MIL LIGHT SHOWING

Nearside Front WATER IN HEAD LAMP PATTERN OK

WALL WORN NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE

Pass 11 Nov 2021 82,453 miles

Nearside Front water in head lamp

Nearside Rear rev/light lens cracked

Offside Front Upper lift in mount

engine man/ lights showing

starter motor noisey

tyre walls worn o/s/r and n/s/r

wiper blades split

Pass 12 Nov 2020 76,640 miles

Nearside Front water in head lamp pattern just in spec

bonnet stay missing

engine mil light showing

Fail 11 Nov 2020 76,640 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front water in head lamp pattern just in spec

Offside Rear brake binding and brake low on effort

bonnet stay missing

engine mil light showing

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge void of tread and remaining depth low

Pass 2 Jul 2019 71,421 miles

Offside Front Upper lift on top mount /in spec/

engine oil level close to min

lights showing on dash in spec

Pass 9 Jul 2018 65,672 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 65,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

engine smoking when cold

Pass 29 Jun 2017 60,251 miles

Nearside Front water in head lamp pattern ok

engine lights showing and service light showing

rear pads very low

Pass 1 Jul 2016 55,483 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Nearside Front water in head lamp pattern just in spec

engine man/ light showing service light showing

rear pads low

Fail 1 Jul 2016 55,483 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Nearside Front water in head lamp pattern just in spec

engine man/ light showing service light showing

rear pads low

Pass 6 Jul 2015 50,309 miles

engine /man light showing service light showing glow plug light showing

Fail 4 Jul 2015 50,309 miles

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

engine /man light showing service light showing glow plug light showing

lift in o/s/f top suspenion mount and noisey

Pass 24 Jun 2014 45,047 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 36,288 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 27,706 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 19,555 miles

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

power steering pump noisy

Fail 1 Aug 2011 19,555 miles

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

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

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

power steering pump noisy

Fail 1 Aug 2011 19,555 miles

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

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

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

power steering pump is noisey

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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BP08 SBY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc 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 BP08 SBY, 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 BP08 SBY registered?

BP08 SBY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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