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DS08 MFP

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,935 mi
Last recorded143,935 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 MFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 143,935 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 143,880 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 127,470 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 124,614 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 114,360 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 109,010 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front tyres worn on inner and outter edges

Pass 9 Jun 2020 102,925 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 99,270 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 93,548 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 93,548 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 88,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 88,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 80,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 May 2016 80,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 71,915 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 59,785 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,719 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 48,719 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,075 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 39,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 29,164 miles

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

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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DS08 MFP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DS08 MFP, 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 DS08 MFP registered?

DS08 MFP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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