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FD08 URK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,776 mi
Last recorded150,776 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 URK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 150,776 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 144,542 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 140,056 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 140,056 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 136,223 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 129,975 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 124,344 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 124,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 118,059 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 118,059 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 112,257 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 104,106 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 93,724 miles

nothing emitted on emissions test

Pass 9 Aug 2016 82,343 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 72,874 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 72,874 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,850 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 63,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Jul 2013 55,286 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 55,286 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 47,234 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 35,425 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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FD08 URK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FD08 URK, 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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FD08 URK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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