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SK08 OJZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

191,644 mi
Last recorded191,644 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 OJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 191,644 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 191,065 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 190,118 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 190,118 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 189,783 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 169,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2018 163,872 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2018 163,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2017 162,044 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 162,043 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 155,094 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 155,094 miles

Offside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Stop lamp not working all lights (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 144,973 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2015 144,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 133,168 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 120,174 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 94,130 miles

advise scuffing on n,s,f tyre outer wall.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 68,486 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 68,486 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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SK08 OJZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SK08 OJZ, 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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SK08 OJZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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