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MF08 BWY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

230,188 mi
Last recorded230,188 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 BWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 230,188 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 230,139 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 225,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coverd in black sealer (1.1.11 (c))

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

under carage coverd in black sealer

Pass 19 Oct 2023 216,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside 2x front too rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

emissions light on dash not effecting emissions results

Pass 22 Sep 2022 204,377 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all under carage coverd in underseal

Pass 15 Sep 2021 195,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 183,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 183,848 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle pulling to left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 168,841 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 151,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 139,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 139,112 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven pulling to right 50% (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexie to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 122,596 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack inner joint worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 120,666 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 119,976 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 116,553 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 116,321 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 114,588 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 110,780 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 101,649 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 89,199 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 79,307 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 60,381 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 47,265 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2008 2,521 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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MF08 BWY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 MF08 BWY, 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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MF08 BWY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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