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FL08 MVY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

146,665 mi
Last recorded146,665 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 MVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 146,665 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

e m l light on

Fail 13 Feb 2026 146,554 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

e m l light on

Pass 12 Feb 2025 145,862 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

eml on

Pass 15 Feb 2024 144,971 miles

hazard light switch intermittent fault but working at time of test

Fail 15 Feb 2024 144,970 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 144,043 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 142,412 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint bolts quite short locking nuts secure at time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2021 138,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 138,865 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Feb 2020 135,541 miles

Offside Front suspension top mounting , slight play and lift

both brake discs, dust sheilds very rusty and loose

spare tyre flat

Pass 6 Feb 2019 128,694 miles

play and knock in steering rack

Fail 6 Feb 2019 128,691 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

play and knock in steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2018 122,802 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 119,714 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 119,714 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

dpfpipe split

Pass 31 Mar 2016 112,852 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 112,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 104,197 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 24 Mar 2015 104,197 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 96,451 miles

deep cut in n/s/f tyre

exhaust corroded

front brake pads low

o/s/r tyre wearing low

oil leak

slight play in both front lower suspension arm outer ball joints

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to wet weather conditions

Pass 20 Mar 2013 75,988 miles

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

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

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

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

brake discs wearing

front brake pads wearing

slight play o/s steering arm

Fail 20 Mar 2013 75,988 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake discs wearing

front brake pads wearing

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,370 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,852 miles

n/s/f steering arm slight play

Fail 28 Mar 2011 44,852 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s washer weak

n/s/f steering arm slight play

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 MVY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FL08 MVY, 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 FL08 MVY registered?

FL08 MVY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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