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M123 POD

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,650 mi
Last recorded198,650 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 POD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 198,650 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 194,645 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 190,024 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 186,040 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 181,339 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 175,377 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 175,377 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 173,264 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 168,720 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 21 Feb 2019 168,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 163,251 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 163,251 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 158,181 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 141,111 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 141,111 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 127,245 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 127,245 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 114,614 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 114,614 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 86,620 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 86,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M123 POD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 M123 POD, 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 M123 POD registered?

M123 POD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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