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FV08 EFS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,650 mi
Last recorded197,650 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 EFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 197,650 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened slight dampness (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 197,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall has a blem (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened slight dampness (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp need a polish

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate loose

Pass 11 Mar 2025 182,265 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 182,254 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 176,251 miles

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

Corrosion to both front chassis outriggers, outer

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in top mount

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside/nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inc over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres worn on inside edges

slight play in front inner steering rods

Pass 10 Jan 2023 175,102 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to both front chassis outriggers, outer

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inc over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inc over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in top mount

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 175,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to both front chassis outriggers, outer

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inc over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inc over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in top mount

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 172,803 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 172,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 167,223 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Nov 2020 167,223 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2019 149,392 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x1 ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 139,223 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 139,013 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 115,412 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 115,412 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 99,216 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 99,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2015 84,255 miles

Both front discs slightly corroded on inner face

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2014 70,343 miles

opaque film on windscreen encroaching more than 10mm into swept area but still able to see through

Fail 4 Apr 2014 70,341 miles

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

opaque film on windscreen encroaching more than 10mm into swept area but still able to see through

Fail 13 Mar 2013 64,506 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Mar 2013 64,506 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,657 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on both edges

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,291 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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FV08 EFS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FV08 EFS, 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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FV08 EFS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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