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EY08 ZMU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025

Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025

Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underneath corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2024

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underneath corroded

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022
Fail 21 Jan 2022

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019
Pass 24 Nov 2018
Pass 30 Dec 2017

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016
Fail 27 Dec 2016

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2015
Fail 11 Dec 2015

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014
Pass 7 Feb 2013 162,584 miles

offside handbrake cable slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 144,738 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 144,738 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in steering arms

Pass 2 Mar 2011

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

slight play in steering tie rod arms both sides

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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EY08 ZMU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EY08 ZMU, 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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EY08 ZMU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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