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BV08 OKN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

141,596 mi
Last recorded141,596 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 OKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 141,596 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 138,671 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 138,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 138,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 134,799 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jacking points /inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes from flexis to calipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 131,114 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

hazards switch sticking

nearside front headlight lens damaged / cracked

nearside rear tyre perished / cracking in tread

Pass 2 Feb 2022 128,456 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 119,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlight unit damaged

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 119,306 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlight unit damaged

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 107,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion hand brake cable

Fail 25 Sep 2019 107,369 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion hand brake cable

Pass 28 Sep 2018 96,790 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Sep 2018 96,789 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Sep 2017 85,443 miles

Corrosion handbrake cable

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlight damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Sep 2017 85,443 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Body clips (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Corrosion handbrake cable

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlight damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 72,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside+offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 62,370 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 48,144 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2014 48,144 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2013 33,872 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 33,872 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 1,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 1,537 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,908 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,186 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 OKN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OKN, 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 OKN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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