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DU08 UET

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,012 mi
Last recorded136,012 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 UET
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 136,012 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 130,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 124,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 124,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 118,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 112,051 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 104,359 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertray fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2021 104,291 miles

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

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2020 96,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 90,807 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 84,247 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2018 84,186 miles

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

child seats fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2017 77,689 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 67,952 miles

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

roughness in front top suspension mountings

Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,568 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 51,537 miles

oil leaks

trigger point not met

Pass 16 Mar 2013 38,958 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 38,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

travel on footbrake

Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,958 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,419 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 24,407 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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 UET 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 76.2%.

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 DU08 UET, 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 DU08 UET registered?

DU08 UET is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2008.

Is DU08 UET safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 UET shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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