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CU05 SCO

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,106 mi
Last recorded197,106 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 SCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 197,106 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 197,104 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 184,635 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both central to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 184,635 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both central to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 175,419 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 168,269 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 168,269 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 165,242 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 158,090 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 150,118 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 150,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing BELT MISSING BUT BUCKLES PRESENT (5.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 137,446 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 111,310 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 107,442 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 97,763 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 97,763 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 71,640 miles

drivers seat base insecure

front disc worn

n/s/f wiper blade secured with cable tie and clears the screen ok

o/s/f pads low

Fail 23 Mar 2011 71,640 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat base insecure

front disc worn

n/s/f wiper blade secured with cable tie and clears the screen ok

o/s/f pads low

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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CU05 SCO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CU05 SCO, 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 CU05 SCO registered?

CU05 SCO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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