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DY08 BFF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,600 mi
Last recorded140,600 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 BFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 140,600 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2026 140,600 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 134,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 126,392 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 126,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Aug 2023 119,621 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Aug 2022 113,789 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 113,785 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2021 109,239 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 109,232 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 104,523 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 104,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 99,789 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 99,783 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 94,365 miles

brake fluid half way between lines

front inner brake pads look to be wearing low

nearside inner cv gaiter has a small hole and a slight leak but not causing ingress of dirt or water at time of test

nearside rear indicator bulb faded near limit

offside front tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 9 Sep 2017 88,724 miles

Offside Front close to limit

damage to tyre sidewall

play in steering inner joint

Fail 9 Sep 2017 88,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front close to limit

damage to tyre sidewall

play in steering inner joint

Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,766 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 80,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 70,624 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 59,577 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 59,572 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,621 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,376 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 37,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 27,142 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 BFF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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