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LA08 BPO

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,141 mi
Last recorded123,141 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 BPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 123,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2025 117,042 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 109,652 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 109,634 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 105,714 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 104,023 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 95,903 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 86,926 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 79,173 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 79,173 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 69,224 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 59,704 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 50,179 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2016 50,179 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 26 May 2015 48,564 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 43,194 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,190 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 35,190 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 18,583 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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LA08 BPO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LA08 BPO, 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 LA08 BPO registered?

LA08 BPO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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