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FG08 UMC

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

115,820 mi
Last recorded115,820 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 UMC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 115,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 114,681 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 112,895 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 111,058 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 109,411 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 106,886 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 104,415 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 102,280 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 98,853 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 91,294 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 91,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 78,116 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 66,181 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 55,053 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 55,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2012 44,899 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 28,469 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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FG08 UMC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FG08 UMC, 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

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What year was FG08 UMC registered?

FG08 UMC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is FG08 UMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 UMC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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