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MK08 MDF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

167,412 mi
Last recorded167,412 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 MDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 167,412 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 167,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 163,418 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 158,782 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 158,782 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 153,372 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play near side front off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 153,372 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play near side front off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 146,094 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 137,984 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 132,215 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f o/s/f

Pass 11 Feb 2019 128,379 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear in 2/3 places (1.1.11 (c))

very slight play inner n/s track rod

Fail 11 Feb 2019 128,379 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear in 2/3 places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

very slight play inner n/s track rod

Pass 14 Feb 2018 126,318 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 125,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear @ the rear near flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 125,536 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 125,536 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 115,425 miles

N/S/R Lower body has slight damage.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 104,588 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 104,580 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F Brake has slight bind.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 85,709 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 85,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 59,869 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 59,869 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 35,823 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 35,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 MDF 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 64%.

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 MDF, 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 MDF registered?

MK08 MDF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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