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MK08 MDY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

187,965 mi
Last recorded187,965 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 MDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 187,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 187,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 187,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

glow plug light on

Pass 29 Jul 2022 186,840 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 177,531 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 177,368 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2020 177,368 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 158,677 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2019 158,677 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 152,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 152,116 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 134,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 127,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 127,520 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 107,352 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 107,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 107,351 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

outside temp sensor & brkt insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2014 83,486 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 83,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 65,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wheel bearings noisey

Pass 15 Jan 2013 64,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 15 Feb 2012 49,747 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 49,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,223 miles

Driver's seat jammed. (Strut assisster insecure.)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 33,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat jammed. (Strut assisster insecure.)

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

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 MDY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,464cc 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 MDY, 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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MK08 MDY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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