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FH08 UEK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,924 mi
Last recorded136,924 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 UEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 136,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Lower b pillar accident damaged

Nearside Rear Lower accident damage to rear wheel arch

Fail 30 Jun 2026 136,899 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding severe brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Lower b pillar accident damaged

Nearside Rear Lower accident damage to rear wheel arch

Pass 23 Jun 2025 130,212 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 129,462 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 114,477 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 114,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 110,103 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 110,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger under floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs wearing

front brake pads(s) wearing low

Pass 2 Jul 2022 104,467 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 104,452 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS sensor holding unit corroded away and sensor hanging loose(holding unit is part of the wheel bearing assembly) (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light fog lamp inner red lens faulty(appears collapsed at bottom of lens) allowing white light output only (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on the inner edge part of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 100,190 miles

offside front tyre worn close to the limit on the inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2021 100,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot(s) split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot(s) split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

offside front tyre worn close to the limit on the inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2020 93,525 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 93,424 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner part of the tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2019 89,339 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 89,338 miles

Fuel system component leaking onto engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 85,092 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 85,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 77,957 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 65,763 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 57,343 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 51,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 51,713 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 44,213 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 37,116 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 27,758 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)

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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FH08 UEK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FH08 UEK, 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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FH08 UEK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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