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SP08 AFA

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,130 mi
Last recorded96,130 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 AFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 96,130 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 88,936 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 88,936 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 83,512 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 83,512 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 78,960 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 76,884 miles

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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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SP08 AFA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP08 AFA, 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 SP08 AFA registered?

SP08 AFA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is SP08 AFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 AFA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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