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CY08 BXK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,919 mi
Last recorded146,919 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 BXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 146,919 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 146,914 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 142,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 142,259 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 132,337 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 132,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 119,564 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 116,671 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 116,671 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 113,867 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 113,867 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 111,386 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 111,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 107,189 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 107,189 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 99,177 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 99,177 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 90,792 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play end of steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play end of steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 90,792 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play end of steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play end of steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 82,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 72,651 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 72,577 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2014 63,616 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,271 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 54,271 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,392 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 44,392 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,619 miles

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

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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CY08 BXK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CY08 BXK, 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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CY08 BXK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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