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VU08 ZFT

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

201,060 mi
Last recorded201,060 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 201,060 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on suspension components

Fail 25 Mar 2024 201,058 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 6 Mar 2023 196,925 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 196,916 miles

Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 194,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 183,445 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Mar 2021 183,445 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2020 174,824 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs & pads worn

Fail 16 Mar 2020 174,824 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs & pads worn

Pass 25 Mar 2019 166,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 166,780 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 158,180 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 147,278 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 147,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 135,021 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 118,096 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 100,200 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 100,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 82,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 63,153 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 63,150 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 45,768 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 45,768 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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 ZFT 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 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 VU08 ZFT, 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 VU08 ZFT registered?

VU08 ZFT is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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