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EJ08 XLK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,776 mi
Last recorded185,776 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 XLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 185,776 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 185,262 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 185,261 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 184,728 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 181,943 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 181,941 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement Hand brake cable (1.1.15 (e))

Brake pivot has restricted free movement Both rear calipers (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 171,593 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 171,589 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 161,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 161,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 160,138 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 160,135 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 155,835 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 155,825 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 147,285 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 137,274 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 128,398 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 128,398 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 116,905 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 102,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2013 102,236 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 93,743 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2012 93,742 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 70,365 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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EJ08 XLK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EJ08 XLK, 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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EJ08 XLK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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