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VK08 FZP

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

339,253 mi
Last recorded339,253 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 FZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 339,253 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 331,916 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 320,830 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front fog light lens damaged(both)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 320,825 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front fog light lens damaged(both)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 307,073 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 307,073 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 296,451 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 296,446 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2020 280,222 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play RACK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 258,296 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 249,383 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 249,366 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 244,918 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 244,917 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load wont clip in (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 222,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear center row of seats clasp cover missing but still working as it should

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed middle set of seats (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 222,777 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear center row of seats clasp cover missing but still working as it should

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed middle set of seats (5.2.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 189,119 miles

near side 1st set of seats clasp cover missing but clasp opperating correctly

Fail 29 Oct 2014 189,118 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

near side 1st set of seats clasp cover missing but clasp opperating correctly

Pass 20 Apr 2013 138,583 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 122,582 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smear slightly

Fail 26 Apr 2012 122,582 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2011 96,171 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 96,171 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FZP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VK08 FZP, 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 VK08 FZP registered?

VK08 FZP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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