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BV08 OBU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,732 mi
Last recorded140,732 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 140,732 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2024 132,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 122,086 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front head lamps lens deteriorating

n/s and o/s/r steel brake pipes corroding at flex

Pass 12 Nov 2022 110,818 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 101,737 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 93,207 miles

rear brake discs worn and corroded

slight play in nearside front inner rack end

Pass 19 Aug 2019 86,321 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 86,321 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 75,543 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 75,543 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 63,684 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 11 May 2016 47,999 miles

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2016 47,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2015 106,131 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 106,131 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 82,601 miles

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

STRONGLY ADVISE both front brake discs heavily worn

front number plate damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2013 82,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

STRONGLY ADVISE both front brake discs heavily worn

beam pattern faint on nearside headlamp

front number plate damaged

rear brake discs corroded on braking surface

Pass 31 Mar 2012 71,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 58,971 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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BV08 OBU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BV08 OBU, 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 BV08 OBU registered?

BV08 OBU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BV08 OBU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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