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BV08 OFC

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,915 mi
Last recorded161,915 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 OFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 161,915 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 161,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 152,930 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 152,876 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 138,564 miles

Disc cover corroded

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 138,561 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Disc cover corroded

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 133,886 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 127,230 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps, affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 18 Jul 2022 127,170 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps, affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 Jul 2021 117,718 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 19 Jul 2021 117,627 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Jul 2020 110,078 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 106,379 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 27 Jul 2018 100,110 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2018 100,110 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2017 88,918 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2017 88,918 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 78,464 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 67,110 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 57,989 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 45,645 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 31,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2011 23,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

obstruction to drivers view (suction mounted holder) removed from offside swept area prior to test.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 23,549 miles

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

obstruction to drivers view (suction mounted holder) removed from offside swept area prior to test.

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 OFC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OFC, 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 OFC registered?

BV08 OFC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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