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VU08 MKX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

197,277 mi
Last recorded197,277 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 MKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 May 2025 197,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake cable damaged Cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to broken park brake cable and pads n/s/r to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount holed with corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Pads worn to metal on disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability Has excessive movement on mount attachments (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 186,656 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2024 186,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Fitted inside outwards (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Red lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 172,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 172,389 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 167,694 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 159,400 miles

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

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

Slight play in front anti roll bar D bushes.

surface rust on rear brake pipes.

Fail 26 Oct 2020 159,398 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in front anti roll bar D bushes.

surface rust on rear brake pipes.

Pass 24 Apr 2019 149,698 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine and gearbox oily

Fail 24 Apr 2019 149,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine and gearbox oily

Pass 14 Apr 2018 142,688 miles

Rear indicators faded

Centre stop light not working

Engine management light on

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear flexi hose ferrules corroded - not caliper flexis

Slight damage to o/s/r wheel inner bead rim

Wipers poor

Fail 14 Apr 2018 142,688 miles

Centre stop light not working

Engine management light on

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear flexi hose ferrules corroded - not caliper flexis

Rear indicators faded

Slight damage to o/s/r wheel inner bead rim

Wipers poor

Pass 7 Apr 2017 131,399 miles

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Slight play in steering arm

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 131,399 miles

Central Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Slight play in steering arm

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 122,278 miles

hazard switch broken but working

wiper arms incorrectly fitted needs attention

Fail 12 Apr 2016 122,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake arms on calliper not fully returning

hazard switch broken but working

rear brake discs scored

wiper arms incorrectly fitted needs attention

Pass 11 Apr 2015 112,876 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

Rear indicators well faded

Service light on

Wipers appear to be incorrect size

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Apr 2015 112,876 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear indicators well faded

Service light on

Wipers appear to be incorrect size

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 May 2014 101,670 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front pads low

Fail 3 May 2014 101,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front pads low

Pass 2 Apr 2013 89,190 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 82,915 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 32,691 miles

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

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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VU08 MKX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 VU08 MKX, 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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VU08 MKX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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