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CY08 BZU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,991 mi
Last recorded96,991 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 BZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 96,991 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 96,985 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 89,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 87,866 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 83,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 82,696 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 80,645 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 80,639 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 70,976 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 63,002 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 55,125 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 55,125 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 47,909 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 47,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 36,232 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 26,811 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 16,569 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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CY08 BZU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 CY08 BZU, 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 CY08 BZU registered?

CY08 BZU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for CY08 BZU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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