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VE08 ECA

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,421 mi
Last recorded86,421 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 ECA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 86,421 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper + axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of full length (1.1.11 (c))

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

Spare wheel: carrier heavily corroded

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 86,419 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both front flexy hoses (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper + axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of full length (1.1.11 (c))

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

Spare wheel: carrier heavily corroded

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 84,408 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point area, Outside of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point area, Outside of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare wheel carrier heavily corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All springs & Shock absorbers, Rear Axle, 1x rear panard (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 84,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Subframe support bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point area, Outside of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point area, Outside of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare wheel carrier heavily corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All springs & Shock absorbers, Rear Axle, 1x rear panard (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 81,728 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle and shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 79,613 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All shock absorbers and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 79,602 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Spare wheel carrier corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All shock absorbers and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 77,056 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 74,813 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 69,939 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 69,920 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 66,769 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 66,757 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2017 62,511 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 57,497 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 52,880 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 50,825 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 46,153 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 32,054 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 26,119 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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VE08 ECA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE08 ECA, 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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VE08 ECA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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