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EJ08 XSY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,809 mi
Last recorded145,809 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 145,809 miles

Nearside Rear caliper arm seized and rectified at time of test

Pass 15 Nov 2024 141,333 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc coil springs

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 15 Nov 2024 141,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc coil springs

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 7 Nov 2023 135,822 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 135,822 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 130,240 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 123,559 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc coil springs

Fail 26 Oct 2021 123,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc coil springs

Pass 23 Oct 2020 117,402 miles

front lower wishbone bushes perished

Fail 23 Oct 2020 117,402 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

front lower wishbone bushes perished

movement in o/s/f top mount and bearing

Pass 31 Oct 2019 110,993 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 110,993 miles

Front Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 103,513 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion to suspension coil springs

Fail 1 Nov 2018 103,513 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

corrosion to suspension coil springs

Pass 31 Oct 2017 95,410 miles

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

Fail 31 Oct 2017 95,410 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

Pass 1 Nov 2016 87,060 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 79,314 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 79,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 65,411 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Nov 2013 51,610 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Nov 2013 51,609 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2012 36,356 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 35,280 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,809 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 26,809 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)

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 XSY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XSY, 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 EJ08 XSY registered?

EJ08 XSY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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