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NU08 ZUA

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,071 mi
Last recorded181,071 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 ZUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 181,071 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s subframe support bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 174,437 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced support rod (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced support rod (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 174,428 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced support rod (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced support rod (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 169,107 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 169,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 161,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe support bars (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe support bars (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 161,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe support bars (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe support bars (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 153,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective too small (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 153,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective too small (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 145,831 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 140,292 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 133,204 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 133,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 127,089 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 120,216 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 114,496 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 108,297 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 108,283 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 101,847 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 94,960 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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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NU08 ZUA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NU08 ZUA, 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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NU08 ZUA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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