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DV08 ZMY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

121,665 mi
Last recorded121,665 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 ZMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 121,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger/ jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front drivers mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear parking brake lower effort

reverse lights not working

Fail 20 Jan 2026 121,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger/ jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front drivers mirror damaged

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear parking brake lower effort

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 10 Jan 2025 116,259 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 110,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 2nd row of seats (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

reverse lights not working

Pass 21 Nov 2022 104,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 8 Nov 2021 96,158 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 2nd row of seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear reverse lights inop

boot lid button sticks

Pass 16 Nov 2020 86,745 miles

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

exhaust pipe damaged restricting gas flow

Pass 21 May 2019 84,506 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 84,506 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 79,698 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 79,698 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 75,194 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 75,194 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 72,746 miles

emissions low emitter

Pass 7 May 2015 70,313 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 67,400 miles

wipers poor

Pass 21 Jun 2013 64,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 60,527 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/f/r inner disc face corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2012 60,527 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 54,570 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 54,567 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 May 2011 54,551 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 41,314 miles

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 22 May 2009 24,774 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 24,774 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZMY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZMY, 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 ZMY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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