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DU08 SFX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,761 mi
Last recorded140,761 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 SFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 140,761 miles

Front Both Top Mounts - Slight Play

Front Numberplate Damaged

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

No Reverse Lamp

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 140,761 miles

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

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

Front Both Top Mounts - Slight Play

Front Numberplate Damaged

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

No Reverse Lamp

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 131,267 miles

Chip In Screen

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

No Reverse Lamp

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 131,267 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chip In Screen

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

No Reverse Lamp

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 124,502 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 124,502 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 118,725 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder on wind screen (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 118,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

UNABLE TO COMPLETE MOT TEST DUE TO DANGEROUS CONDITION OF STEERING STEERING RACK/SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS /INNER STEERING RACK ARMS ( ALL NOT BEEN TESTED )

VEHICLE NOT SAFE TO BE DRIVEN

Pass 10 Jun 2020 112,890 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 106,855 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 87,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 82,057 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres have small/shallow cuts in tread

both rear tyres deteriorated and worn on edges

Fail 2 Jul 2013 82,057 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres have small/shallow cuts in tread

both rear tyres deteriorated and worn on edges

Fail 27 Jun 2012 62,777 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant level slightly low

nsf tyre tread getting low

windscreen damaged out of swept area

Pass 27 Jun 2012 62,777 miles

coolant level slightly low

nsf tyre tread getting low

windscreen damaged out of swept area

Pass 14 Jun 2011 49,537 miles

ns washer jet poor

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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DU08 SFX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DU08 SFX, 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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DU08 SFX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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