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PR03 UTO

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,933 mi
Last recorded177,933 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR03 UTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 177,933 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 177,928 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective unable to open (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 175,259 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 175,189 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front upper mounts (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 169,449 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 169,424 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

spanner light on

Pass 1 Dec 2022 163,778 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both front strut tops worn

Fail 30 Nov 2022 163,778 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both front strut tops worn

Pass 12 Nov 2021 156,816 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 156,816 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements NOT PROPERLY SPACED (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements NOT PROPERLY SPACED (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 147,606 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 147,602 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 138,002 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 137,995 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rears behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 127,538 miles

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

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

emissions not tested no reading available

Pass 16 May 2017 119,466 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 119,464 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both wipers torn

Pass 18 May 2016 107,021 miles

some corrosion to hand brake cables but no splintering

Pass 19 May 2015 93,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2015 92,900 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 82,919 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 82,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 94,828 miles

Engine oil leak onto exhaust

Pass 22 May 2012 68,481 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 53,401 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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PR03 UTO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PR03 UTO, 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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PR03 UTO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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