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DV08 UJZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,559 mi
Last recorded161,559 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 161,559 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2024 161,546 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 147,340 miles

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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

VARIOUS UNDERSIDE CORROED

Pass 11 Nov 2022 139,534 miles

dampness of oil at engine

various underside components have slight surface corrision

Fail 10 Nov 2022 139,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily perished 2mm left (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail strut top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

dampness of oil at engine

various underside components have slight surface corrision

Pass 20 Oct 2021 127,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight dampness of oil at engine

Pass 7 Oct 2020 113,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 101,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on brake pipe near rear suspension arm front mounting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on rear brake pipe near rear suspension arm front mounting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 101,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on brake pipe near rear suspension arm front mounting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on rear brake pipe near rear suspension arm front mounting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 94,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 89,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak at engine

Pass 8 Sep 2016 83,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to front of car (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 75,469 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 67,073 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 67,041 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 53,525 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 53,525 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 41,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,980 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 UJZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UJZ, 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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DV08 UJZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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