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DV08 SFY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,681 mi
Last recorded178,681 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 SFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 178,681 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 163,350 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 156,508 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 154,930 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 161,435 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 161,435 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 156,146 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 142,246 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2017 142,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 132,961 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing slightly uneven

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 117,497 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 117,438 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (broken) (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 105,296 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 88,208 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 67,460 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 67,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 52,889 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 37,264 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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DV08 SFY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DV08 SFY, 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 DV08 SFY registered?

DV08 SFY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is DV08 SFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV08 SFY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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