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FP08 CYW

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

117,836 mi
Last recorded117,836 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 117,836 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 117,710 miles

Central hand brake cable corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2025 117,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central hand brake cable corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 117,010 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Apr 2024 117,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jun 2023 115,909 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 115,891 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 115,636 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))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 115,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 112,673 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jan 2022 112,673 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle section leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 107,810 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 107,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage looks like it's been run under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 102,137 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 96,214 miles

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

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

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

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 Tyre badly worn on edges. Metal in tread, close to sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front suspension leg, play in top mounting when hanging free.

Parking brake cable corroded.

Play in steering rack.

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear seats stowed not allowing full seatbelt inspection.

Pass 15 Jan 2018 90,752 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 90,752 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 80,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 79,616 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 79,616 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 75,068 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 72,871 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 71,133 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 69,280 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 67,567 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 67,567 miles

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

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 CYW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 FP08 CYW, 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 FP08 CYW registered?

FP08 CYW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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The MOT history for FP08 CYW shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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