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EX08 ZCY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

453,118 mi
Last recorded453,118 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 ZCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 453,118 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SUBFRAME SUPPORT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SUBFRAME SUPPORT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 453,118 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SUBFRAME SUPPORT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SUBFRAME SUPPORT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 433,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SUBFRAME SUPPORT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SUBFRAME SUPPORT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 407,464 miles

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

SUBFRAME SUPPORT BRACKETS CORRODED

Fail 22 Dec 2023 407,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

SUBFRAME SUPPORT BRACKETS CORRODED

Pass 23 Dec 2022 383,592 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake has been hot

engine lamp illuminated

front subframe support brackets very corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2022 383,589 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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 Brake cable insecure not connected (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake has been hot

engine lamp illuminated

front subframe support brackets very corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2021 358,943 miles

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively ATTATCHMENT BRACKETS (6.1.6 (a))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively TOWBAR (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 336,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 317,605 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 292,201 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2018 292,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 265,754 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 234,569 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 20,561 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 208,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 181,368 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 152,414 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 152,414 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 137,985 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 111,134 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 111,134 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 83,889 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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EX08 ZCY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 EX08 ZCY, 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 EX08 ZCY registered?

EX08 ZCY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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