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FN08 UGA

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

85,291 mi
Last recorded85,291 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 UGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 85,291 miles

indicator speed fast

Fail 21 Jun 2025 85,289 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

indicator speed fast

Pass 2 Jul 2024 84,002 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 82,073 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 78,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 75,880 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 75,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Due to excessive cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 72,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 65,526 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 65,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 58,982 miles

Rear of van has been boarded out

Fail 12 Mar 2018 58,982 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear of van has been boarded out

Pass 27 Feb 2017 54,921 miles

Rear of van boarded out

Fail 27 Feb 2017 54,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear of van boarded out

Pass 11 Mar 2016 50,591 miles

rear of van boarded out

Fail 4 Mar 2016 50,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear of van boarded out

Fail 19 Mar 2015 47,255 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2015 47,255 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2014 43,231 miles

Cut to osr tyre tread not exposing cords

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 43,214 miles

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

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

Cut to osr tyre tread not exposing cords

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,167 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres perishing on edge of tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wiper blades noisy and dragging, still clearing screen adequately

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 32,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front wiper blade starting to split at end

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 UGA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FN08 UGA, 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 UGA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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