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EF08 FZZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,783 mi
Last recorded166,783 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 FZZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 166,783 miles

Coolant level low

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Underside corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2025 166,782 miles

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

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

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

Coolant level low

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Underside corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2024 161,803 miles

General underside corrosion forming to chassis

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge, perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure damaged (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wipers do not operate automatically when windscreen washers are operated.

Fail 8 Jan 2024 161,799 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

General underside corrosion forming to chassis

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge, perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure damaged (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wipers do not operate automatically when windscreen washers are operated.

Pass 27 Jan 2023 154,561 miles

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

Hazard warning light switch damaged

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 154,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded inner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded inner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & cuts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Hazard warning light switch damaged

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 142,158 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 142,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 136,889 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 125,523 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 117,538 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded near joint to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Sep 2018 117,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded near joint to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Oct 2017 106,531 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 94,795 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 82,898 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 74,289 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 64,663 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 53,517 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 40,712 miles

rear brake pads

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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EF08 FZZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EF08 FZZ, 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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EF08 FZZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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