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SM08 ZHZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

108,763 mi
Last recorded108,763 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 ZHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 108,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe at rear joint small holes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front jacking points corroded

parkbrake cables corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2026 108,760 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe at rear joint small holes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front jacking points corroded

parkbrake cables corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2025 106,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point / box section corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Front outer sill slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front jacking point / box section corroded outside prescribed area

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2025 106,244 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point / box section corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Front outer sill slightly damaged

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front jacking point / box section corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2024 104,885 miles

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

Headlights cloudy

Nearside Front Jacking point/box section corroded, outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Outer sill slightly damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall slightly scuffed

Offside Front Jacking point/box section corroded, outside prescribed area

Offside Front Outer sill slightly damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sump pan corroded

Underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2024 104,875 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Sliding door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Headlights cloudy

Nearside Front Jacking point/box section corroded, outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Outer sill slightly damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall slightly scuffed

Offside Front Jacking point/box section corroded, outside prescribed area

Offside Front Outer sill slightly damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sump pan corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 16 May 2023 103,840 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 103,838 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 101,045 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes abs unit to rear joins (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2022 101,042 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes from master cylinder to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Fuel tank insecure fuel tank strap corroded and broke (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged bracket not holding sensor in correct place (bracket broke) (1.6 (c))

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

Central Rear Fuel tank slightly loose rear tank strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes abs unit to rear joins (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 101,042 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel tank insecure Straps/brackets snapped. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 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 Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Heavily corroded and snapped. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 98,719 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 98,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 93,766 miles

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

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

door mirror case cracked offside front

Pass 30 Nov 2018 84,401 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 83,401 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 73,570 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 73,570 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure missing (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2016 62,769 miles

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

eml lamp on

Fail 29 Dec 2016 62,769 miles

Central Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

eml lamp on

Pass 5 Jan 2016 55,118 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 55,118 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 48,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 48,232 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 43,186 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Jan 2014 43,186 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jan 2013 38,175 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 38,174 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 32,783 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 32,783 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 27,638 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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SM08 ZHZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 SM08 ZHZ, 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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SM08 ZHZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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