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BT08 ZVS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

289,191 mi
Last recorded289,191 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 ZVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 289,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 289,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides inadequate effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 278,928 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s rear door damage

o/s rear reflator damage

Fail 31 Jul 2025 278,928 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s rear door damage

o/s rear reflator damage

Pass 26 Jul 2024 268,685 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 258,403 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 258,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 248,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear upper spring mountings are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 248,653 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system At hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both fuel tank straps are excessively corroded tank is still secure

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Lower centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear upper spring mountings are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 239,038 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 230,172 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 221,965 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 221,965 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 211,859 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 211,859 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Abs wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Park. Brake travel ls high

Pass 24 Jun 2017 201,712 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 201,712 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 190,254 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 188,717 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 153,094 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 118,924 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 89,989 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2011 72,613 miles

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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BT08 ZVS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BT08 ZVS, 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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BT08 ZVS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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