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FL08 MTF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,748 mi
Last recorded100,748 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 MTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 100,748 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

underbody sealant applied

Fail 7 Aug 2026 100,644 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

underbody sealant applied

Pass 29 Jul 2025 98,564 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 98,253 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 96,266 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 90,646 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 90,646 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 86,062 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 83,594 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses to trailing arms (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorber casings have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 83,578 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses to trailing arms (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorber casings have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 80,763 miles

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

Front shocks corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 78,661 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 78,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 75,233 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)

engine management light is indicating a fault

Pass 3 Aug 2016 74,688 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS WORN AND CORROSION (3.5.1i)

Hand brake only just met at 16%

High level brake light out

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake hoses to calipers fitted one up other down

Fail 2 Aug 2016 74,662 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure SEAT NOT LOCKING IN POSITION (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS WORN AND CORROSION (3.5.1i)

Hand brake only just met at 16%

High level brake light out

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake hoses to calipers fitted one up other down

Pass 24 Jun 2015 69,476 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 60,168 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 57,960 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 57,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,622 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 52,777 miles

both front tyre wear low.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 41,629 miles

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

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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FL08 MTF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc 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 FL08 MTF, 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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FL08 MTF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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