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DY08 BAA

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

468,362 mi
Last recorded468,362 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 BAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 468,362 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall In Poor Condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside Side Wall In Poor Condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 468,327 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking Point Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking Point Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Shock Absorbers Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall In Poor Condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside Side Wall In Poor Condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 460,213 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside & Offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 446,284 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

both side front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight worn

Pass 6 Aug 2021 436,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 436,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 430,404 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 430,229 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2019 419,530 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 419,530 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 394,347 miles

Handbrake cable corroded

Slight play in offside and nearside rack arms

Fail 1 May 2018 394,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Handbrake cable corroded

Slight play in offside and nearside rack arms

Pass 2 May 2017 354,345 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 354,345 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 106,292 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 72,109 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 51,855 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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DY08 BAA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DY08 BAA, 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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DY08 BAA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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