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FD08 UVA

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,319 mi
Last recorded164,319 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 UVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 164,319 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Mirror damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2018 148,528 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 148,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 144,864 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 137,122 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 137,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 134,665 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outside edges

o/s rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Fail 31 Jul 2015 134,664 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on outside edges

o/s rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 30 Jul 2014 130,363 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 111,039 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 90,090 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 90,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in tread pattern n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2011 66,394 miles

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

front no plate cracked

Fail 10 Jun 2011 66,392 miles

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

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

front no plate cracked

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 UVA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FD08 UVA, 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 FD08 UVA registered?

FD08 UVA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for FD08 UVA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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