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CV08 XOY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,622 mi
Last recorded125,622 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 XOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 125,622 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 115,182 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 115,182 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 106,811 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 106,809 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 98,374 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight lift/wear in N/S strut top mount

Fail 21 Nov 2022 98,373 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight lift/wear in N/S strut top mount

Pass 28 Sep 2021 93,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 93,453 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect pads requires further investigation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 85,036 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 85,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 84,018 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 78,276 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four sidewalls cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight corrosion underneath/suspension corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017

all four wheels only just meet the leagal limits too wide

both rear tyre walls damaged

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded

o/s front tyre worn and damaged side wall

Fail 7 Jul 2017 76,892 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all four wheels only just meet the leagal limits too wide

both rear tyre walls damaged

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded

o/s front tyre worn and damaged side wall

Pass 17 May 2016 75,480 miles

rear pads and disc worn n/s/f track rod rubber startingf to split

rear pads discs worn slight wear on rack and top bearings front and rear tyres different size

Fail 13 May 2016 75,480 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear pads and disc worn n/s/f track rod rubber startingf to split

Pass 15 May 2015 70,141 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,197 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 60,700 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,327 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 50,309 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 36,801 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 36,801 miles

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

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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CV08 XOY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CV08 XOY, 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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CV08 XOY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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