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EC04 GEN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,361 mi
Last recorded123,361 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC04 GEN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 123,361 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Near side front off side front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Near side front off side front. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 123,361 miles

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Brake hose damaged. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Near side front off side front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Near side front off side front. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 119,365 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 119,365 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 114,765 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 114,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 110,745 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 106,600 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met legal limit 16%

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 102,329 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 97,943 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2019 93,201 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a large cut

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

exhaust corroded

slight damage to sills

Pass 31 Aug 2018 89,712 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 85,657 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 80,132 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 80,117 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 73,571 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 66,052 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 60,023 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 59,974 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 50,860 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,118 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn

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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EC04 GEN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EC04 GEN, 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 EC04 GEN registered?

EC04 GEN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 February 2008.

Is EC04 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EC04 GEN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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