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VK08 FCZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,429 mi
Last recorded47,429 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 FCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 47,429 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 47,360 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2023 47,242 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Aug 2023 47,240 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jul 2022 46,657 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 46,164 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 46,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 41,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inside edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 40,582 miles

Front brake pads getting low brake discs rusting

engine will not rev

Fail 13 Mar 2018 40,582 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low brake discs rusting

engine will not rev

Pass 15 Mar 2017 34,826 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 28,005 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 28,005 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 26,790 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 22,422 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 19,639 miles

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

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

o/s/f wiper blade smaller than standard but gives adequate view

spare tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,203 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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VK08 FCZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VK08 FCZ, 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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VK08 FCZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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