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EO08 ULX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

260,193 mi
Last recorded260,193 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 ULX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 260,193 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears and rear parts of the front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear spring top mounts corroded

corrosion towbar and chassis mounts by towbar

Fail 2 Jun 2026 260,193 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears and rear parts of the front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear spring top mounts corroded

corrosion towbar and chassis mounts by towbar

Pass 30 May 2025 242,445 miles

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

both rear upper spring cups corroded

jacking point n/s/ and o/s front corroded

light scratch windscreen

o/s/r tyres worn low

Fail 29 May 2025 242,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

both rear upper spring cups corroded

jacking point n/s/ and o/s front corroded

light scratch windscreen

o/s/r tyres worn low

Pass 14 Jun 2024 218,114 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

both front jacking points corrosion

both rear spring top mounts corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2024 218,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

both front jacking points corrosion

both rear spring top mounts corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2023 201,432 miles

corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 31 May 2023

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top

corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Jun 2022 190,948 miles

front strut tops slightly tight in operation

front tyres starting to get low

Fail 13 Jun 2022 190,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front strut tops slightly tight in operation

front tyres starting to get low

Pass 8 Jun 2021 179,427 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 179,427 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear brake backing plate inscure

Pass 16 Jun 2020 174,036 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 174,036 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyres scrubbed on edges slightly

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

n/s/f inner steering tie rod inner

n/s/r tyre scrubbed on edge close to legal limit

Pass 29 Apr 2019 153,886 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 153,886 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 134,237 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to get low and small cut in tread not yet through to canvas

Pass 31 Mar 2017 120,525 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d rubber (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 120,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d rubber (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 103,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s/f inner rack joints

Fail 5 Apr 2016 103,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in n/s/f inner rack joints

Pass 23 Feb 2015 78,096 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 75,221 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 64,475 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 64,475 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 59,545 miles

Oil leak

eml light on

Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,858 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,637 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 37,628 miles

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

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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EO08 ULX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 EO08 ULX, 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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EO08 ULX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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