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FL08 MXA

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,816 mi
Last recorded157,816 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 MXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 157,816 miles

Front brake hoses insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washers weak

Pass 29 Nov 2024 157,775 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Washers weak

Fail 19 Nov 2024 157,767 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of o/s/r brake pad (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad lining has broken away (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 157,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

coolant low

Pass 19 Oct 2022 157,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 157,054 miles

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front Inner brake disc corroded

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Offside Front wiper has a very small cleaning aera

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

Rear brake disc corroded

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 19 Oct 2020 156,960 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

offside front brake disc corroded inner face

Fail 15 Oct 2020 156,956 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

offside front brake disc corroded inner face

Pass 12 Apr 2019 152,733 miles

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

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 16 Apr 2018 148,457 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front brake disc corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2018 148,394 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute offside and nearside (1.4.A.2g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 142,629 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 139,986 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2015 137,222 miles

Fuel pipe on top of engine corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2015 137,222 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

EML ON

Fuel pipe on top of engine corroded

Glow plug wiring not connected to glow plugs and just resting ontop of engine

Starter not engaging all the time

Fail 3 Mar 2014 126,666 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 126,666 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 108,071 miles

2nd row centre & n/s/r seats been removed

no toe bar fitted but towing sockes fitted loose

Pass 21 Mar 2012 83,358 miles

Front pads low

Slight play both front steering arms

Fail 21 Mar 2012 83,358 miles

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

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

Front pads low

Slight play both front steering arms

Pass 21 Mar 2011 62,148 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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FL08 MXA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MXA, 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 MXA registered?

FL08 MXA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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