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FN08 UCU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,093 mi
Last recorded29,093 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 UCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 29,093 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre rear (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 29,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision centre mechanism loose in seat frame (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre rear (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 16,910 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 15,763 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 12,456 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 8,963 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 8,963 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected power steering is very stiff (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2022 8,006 miles

Front front discs rusty

Rear rear discs rusty

all rear seats not fitted on time of test

Pass 23 Dec 2020 7,995 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 7,995 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 7,139 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 6,803 miles

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity lamp broken (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 6,803 miles

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected feel heavy (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity lamp broken (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 6,790 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear disc rusted

Pass 12 Jun 2017 6,184 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 5,696 miles

Rear brake discs corroding

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 4,507 miles

O/S/R light lense is damaged

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2015 4,488 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f low tyre pressure

Pass 13 Jun 2014 1,768 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 1,391 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 1,008 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 615 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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FN08 UCU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FN08 UCU, 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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FN08 UCU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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