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WU08 CYT

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

176,019 mi
Last recorded176,019 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 CYT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 176,019 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 176,019 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 168,169 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test row 3 ()

headlight beam deflectors fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2024 168,168 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test row 3 ()

headlight beam deflectors fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2023 157,476 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 157,476 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 146,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 23 Nov 2022 145,655 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged central row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 131,993 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 131,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 119,732 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 119,731 miles

Front Brake cable has restricted free movement from lever to rear failed while carrying out brake test (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2019 117,520 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 117,518 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper mcphersion strut top mount bearing wear and small play

Pass 7 Nov 2018 112,149 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 112,149 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated earth strap from gearbox to chassi (4.11 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 106,805 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to sub-frame (2.4.G.2)

hazard switch cover insecure and loose

Fail 6 Nov 2017 106,802 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to sub-frame (2.4.G.2)

hazard switch cover insecure and loose

hazard switch cover insecure and loose

Pass 16 Nov 2016 101,860 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 96,642 miles

Front wipers becoming poor in clearing

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

Nearside Rear tyre small cut in outer side wall and in tread area

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 96,641 miles

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

Front wipers becoming poor in clearing

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

Nearside Rear tyre small cut in outer side wall and in tread area

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 91,613 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 87,091 miles

centre rear seats both rows seat belt not tested due to child seat's fitted

rear number plate lamp dull

Pass 2 Aug 2012 79,393 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 79,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 55,020 miles

Airbag warning light on

Engine management light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 55,020 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Airbag warning light on

Engine management light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WU08 CYT is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WU08 CYT, 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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WU08 CYT is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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