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EX08 ZFR

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,629 mi
Last recorded134,629 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 134,629 miles

Both front inner sills slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Washer jet blocked

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 134,628 miles

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

Both front inner sills slightly corroded

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

Nearside Washer jet blocked

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 132,636 miles

Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced body to axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 132,636 miles

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

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced body to axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 131,228 miles

Both front jacking points corroded and in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Subframe support arms corroded in poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2022 129,421 miles

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

Front subframe support arms corroded and in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake discs in very poor condition

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

Surface corrosion vehicle underside

Pass 5 Oct 2021 127,082 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

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

Surface corrosion forming underside

Pass 26 Oct 2020 122,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 121,138 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 121,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 116,812 miles

under body & components showing corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2017 113,518 miles

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

Nearside Front sill damaged

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

under body & components showing corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2017 113,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside to high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front sill damaged

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

under body & components showing corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2016 110,892 miles

slight run out on front discs

Pass 26 May 2015 95,100 miles

damage front windcreen

Pass 16 May 2014 78,931 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 182,166 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 148,098 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 111,939 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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EX08 ZFR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZFR, 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 ZFR registered?

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

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