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DY08 HBZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,445 mi
Last recorded143,445 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 143,445 miles

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))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 143,445 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 143,444 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 129,879 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 129,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 119,763 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 119,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 107,764 miles

offside front top suspension mount worn

wear in anti roll bar D bush 'nearside'

Pass 10 Mar 2016 94,955 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 87,280 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight sidewall damage o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2014 76,069 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 65,770 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 65,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 56,367 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 44,729 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 HBZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HBZ, 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 HBZ registered?

DY08 HBZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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