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JO03 ESY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests37 (28 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75.7%

Mileage

121,976 mi
Last recorded121,976 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO03 ESY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

28 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 121,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split and leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Warning lamps illuminated throughout inspection. EMWL, Critical System Malfunction, and glow plug warning.

Fail 14 Aug 2026 121,976 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to assess condition of wheel bearing. (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split and leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides rear. Offside worst. (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake pedal action springy, with reduced reserve travel.

Warning lamps illuminated throughout inspection. EMWL, Critical System Malfunction, and glow plug warning.

Pass 31 Jul 2025 116,022 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 116,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 86,579 miles

Both sides rear brake hoses/wiring to calipers incorrectly routed, preventing the hoses from being clipped into their brackets. Not fouling.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm inner bush perishing and starting to tear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer sidewall heavily scuffed also. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm inner bush perishing and starting to tear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Ahead of driver. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 86,552 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor arm link is broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Both sides rear brake hoses/wiring to calipers incorrectly routed, preventing the hoses from being clipped into their brackets. Not fouling.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm inner bush perishing and starting to tear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer sidewall heavily scuffed also. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm inner bush perishing and starting to tear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Ahead of driver. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 86,512 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit 2 mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 107,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 76,251 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 101,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to main run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to main run (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 101,774 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to main run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to main run (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2023 66,532 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 66,341 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt retaining clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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 255.45.20...101w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 95,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper top mount bearing has slight play

Pass 14 May 2022 55,650 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 55,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 88,845 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 52,544 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 83,337 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 83,336 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 50,627 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 77,929 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 46,921 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 71,734 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 42,901 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 66,441 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 38,273 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 59,868 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 35,020 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 55,939 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 30,051 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 24,427 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 46,154 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 38,555 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 38,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 28,398 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 22,379 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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JO03 ESY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.7%.

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 JO03 ESY, 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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JO03 ESY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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