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SG08 MZE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,421 mi
Last recorded80,421 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 MZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 80,421 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2025 73,631 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 73,630 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 72,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 69,592 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 66,445 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on brake pipes front to rear also o/s front advise attention (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on both front outriggers (behind front wheels) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise attention (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight lift in o/s front suspension strut top

Pass 15 Mar 2021 62,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on brake pipes (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

front pads 75% worn

Fail 15 Mar 2021 62,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on brake pipes (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front pads 75% worn

Pass 10 Mar 2020 60,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 57,201 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 54,699 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly Both (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 50,628 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 50,616 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 47,455 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,897 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 41,877 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 36,974 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 36,960 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,436 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 33,433 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 29,050 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,981 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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SG08 MZE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SG08 MZE, 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 SG08 MZE registered?

SG08 MZE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SG08 MZE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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