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FD08 UZF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

254,090 mi
Last recorded254,090 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 UZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 254,090 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 254,085 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 251,316 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 251,307 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 251,300 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 243,272 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 243,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 235,843 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

fan belt poor

Pass 29 Aug 2018 228,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 224,119 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

emissions not detected

n/s/f brake slight bind

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut and perished

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2016 216,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear indicators fading

wipers poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2016 214,347 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen marked

Pass 25 Aug 2015 200,927 miles

N/S/F tyre heavily worn on edges

O/S/R tyre tread getting low

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 194,734 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 194,722 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 28 Aug 2014 180,230 miles

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2014 163,099 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 149,308 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 112,843 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 112,832 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 109,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 80,177 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 80,177 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UZF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FD08 UZF, 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 UZF registered?

FD08 UZF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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