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SX08 DJK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

132,600 mi
Last recorded132,600 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX08 DJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 132,600 miles

rear valance corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2026 132,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear valance corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2026 132,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail rear bolt missing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 124,585 miles

corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 5 Feb 2025 124,585 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2024 118,205 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 118,205 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 108,788 miles

under body covered in under seal

Pass 14 Apr 2022 106,941 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 106,941 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 104,383 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 101,013 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 101,013 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 96,894 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 95,059 miles

engine sump rusted and leaking front subframe vibration stay snapped

Fail 26 Apr 2018 95,059 miles

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

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

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

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

engine sump rusted and leaking front subframe vibration stay snapped

Pass 24 Apr 2017 90,178 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 90,110 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 86,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 82,596 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 82,594 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 76,028 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 68,164 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 59,215 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 45,539 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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SX08 DJK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SX08 DJK, 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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SX08 DJK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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