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DY08 BHK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,281 mi
Last recorded138,281 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 BHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 138,281 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 138,281 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2024 133,287 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 126,684 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 126,684 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 117,708 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 117,708 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 109,741 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 109,741 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 102,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2019 79,645 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 79,508 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 73,801 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 73,786 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2015 67,729 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 58,108 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 48,735 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 38,272 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 BHK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black 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 DY08 BHK, 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 DY08 BHK registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY08 BHK 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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