CarVerify

Free Car Check

EY08 UPM

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,403 mi
Last recorded117,403 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 UPM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 117,403 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 117,403 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 106,730 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 95,655 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 95,655 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 86,116 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

chips in screen

Pass 5 Mar 2021 79,074 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 79,074 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 less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 72,104 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2020 72,104 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 59,804 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 59,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 52,197 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 39,883 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 32,345 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears are corroding where they are clipped (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 32,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears are corroding where they are clipped (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 28,567 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 28,567 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 23,959 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 20,377 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 20,263 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 16,802 miles

offside front strutt top mounting has play/lift

Fail 17 Feb 2012 16,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 13,099 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 13,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
Full Vauxhall Vivaro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EY08 UPM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EY08 UPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EY08 UPM?

You can check the full history of EY08 UPM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EY08 UPM registered?

EY08 UPM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EY08 UPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 UPM shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY08 UPM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EY08 UPM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.