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CU08 LFA

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,446 mi
Last recorded150,446 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 LFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 150,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 150,442 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 148,331 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tow bar frame corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2025 148,329 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tow bar frame corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2024 146,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 143,258 miles

ABS pump/motor body corroded

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 139,895 miles

ABS pump/motor body corroded

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Pass 27 Apr 2021 137,322 miles

ABS pump/motor body corroded

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 9 Apr 2020 135,957 miles

A.B.S modulator/pump motor corroded

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 9 Apr 2020 135,957 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

A.B.S modulator/pump motor corroded

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 134,093 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 132,049 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 130,466 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2017 130,466 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front windscreen cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2016 128,078 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 125,006 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 123,172 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Apr 2013 117,714 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 108,757 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 91,674 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

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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CU08 LFA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CU08 LFA, 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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CU08 LFA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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