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FP08 CUH

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,781 mi
Last recorded181,781 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 CUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 181,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

fumes under bonnet

Pass 7 Jul 2025 178,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 178,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 175,371 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf+osf (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated/weeping

Nearside Rear tyre perished/out of shape

exhaust system corroded/minor leak @ rear

front+rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2023 171,442 miles

exhaust corroded

front & rear brake discs corroded

rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Fail 29 Jun 2023 171,434 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leaking nsr (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded nsr+osr (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsr+osr (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer cv boot deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

front+rear brake discs corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Jun 2022 168,529 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2021 162,312 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both slightly blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Glow plug/emissions light on dash

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 162,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both slightly blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Glow plug/emissions light on dash

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 157,313 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))

o/s/r brake showing signs of getting hot

Pass 8 Jun 2019 151,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 144,891 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear tyre perished

play in steering rack inner joints

rear brake discs corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 27 Jun 2017 139,635 miles

o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 133,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads approx 2/3 worn

radiator weeping

steering noisey on lock

Pass 2 Jul 2015 125,894 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 125,884 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 118,813 miles

Exhaust DPF sensor hose split

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads wearing slightly low

Slight play n/s of steering rack

Pass 4 Jul 2013 111,816 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 111,816 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2011 68,799 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 68,788 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 65,615 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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FP08 CUH is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,464cc 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 FP08 CUH, 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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FP08 CUH is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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