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MK08 FGX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Pink Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

51,690 mi
Last recorded51,690 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 FGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 51,690 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 51,684 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 48,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 42,293 miles

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

rear combi lamps n/s and o/s are of different type/composition with slight difference in height of side and indicator lights

Fail 16 Nov 2023 42,289 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

rear combi lamps n/s and o/s are of different type/composition with slight difference in height of side and indicator lights

Fail 30 Oct 2023 42,229 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion hole within 30cm of seat bolt mounting which the seatbelt is mounted too (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure caliper (1.1.15 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp bulb colour is poor

Pass 4 Feb 2023 41,120 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 41,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 38,531 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 35,165 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive both gear box drive shaft seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower lower panel insecure

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

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 35,165 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive both gear box drive shaft seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower lower panel insecure

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 30,888 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 30,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 29,074 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 27,213 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 25,874 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 24,957 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 24,955 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 22,979 miles

N/S/R DOOR HANDLE IS INSECURE ( DOOR STILL OPENS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2014 19,654 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 19,648 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 17,408 miles

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

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

unable to test trailer socket as devise will not fit due to vehicle step

Pass 12 Dec 2012 16,597 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 14,992 miles

N/S SLIDDING DOOR RUNNER IS STICKING

Towbar locking device slightly damaged (6.6.3b)

WIRRING UNDER BONNET IS BARED

Fail 6 Jan 2012 14,992 miles

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

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

N/S SLIDDING DOOR RUNNER IS STICKING

Towbar locking device slightly damaged (6.6.3b)

WIRRING UNDER BONNET IS BARED

Pass 24 Feb 2011 13,007 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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MK08 FGX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Pink with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MK08 FGX, 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 MK08 FGX registered?

MK08 FGX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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