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BV08 MDY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,117 mi
Last recorded185,117 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 MDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 185,117 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips and wiper scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 167,275 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 162,209 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 147,898 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to system joint insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16 on 2-3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2-3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

vin plate missing from offside door pillar and vin number in windscreen unreadable and detached

Fail 13 Feb 2019 147,893 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to system joint insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16 on 2-3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2-3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

vin plate missing from offside door pillar and vin number in windscreen unreadable and detached

Pass 13 Sep 2017 137,815 miles

brake fluid level low

coolant leak

front number plate damaged

n/s/f check strap loose

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

o/s/f steering rack covered in oil

o/s/f strut top noisy

o/s/f tyre 3mm

oil leak

service light on

Fail 13 Sep 2017 137,815 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

brake fluid level low

coolant leak

front number plate damaged

n/s/f check strap loose

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

o/s/f steering rack covered in oil

o/s/f strut top noisy

o/s/f tyre 3mm

oil leak

service light on

Pass 19 Aug 2016 121,434 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak

windscreen scratched

Fail 12 Aug 2016 121,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak

windscreen scratched

Pass 25 Jun 2015 103,792 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 103,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 76,001 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

windscreen has damage

Fail 14 Nov 2013 76,001 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

windscreen has damage

Pass 6 Nov 2012 43,813 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,617 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 43,615 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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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BV08 MDY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BV08 MDY, 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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BV08 MDY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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