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YB08 ZMX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,335 mi
Last recorded177,335 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 ZMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 177,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 175,173 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Box section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 175,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has play. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has play. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Box section has holes (marked with paint). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside 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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Box section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 166,188 miles

ALL front and rear suspension component mountings show signs of corrosion my NOT excessive (rear spring mounts and inner sills at front)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Nov 2023 166,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

ALL front and rear suspension component mountings show signs of corrosion my NOT excessive (rear spring mounts and inner sills at front)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2022 158,079 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/ perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 157,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/ perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 148,197 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near & Off Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight Corrosion To Under Body

Fail 10 Nov 2021 148,109 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near & Off Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight Corrosion To Under Body

Pass 18 Nov 2020 135,151 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 126,241 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 126,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear stop lamp inop

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 117,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

e.m.l on

Fail 26 Oct 2018 117,502 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

e.m.l on

Pass 8 Nov 2017 109,066 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2016 96,895 miles

smoke to clean to measure

Fail 25 Aug 2016 96,895 miles

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

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

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

smoke to clean to measure

Pass 4 Sep 2015 87,769 miles

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

front brakes sticking slightly

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2015 87,769 miles

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

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

front brakes sticking slightly

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 77,964 miles

wear to nearside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2013 64,637 miles

damage to offside rear light unit lense

wear to front discs

Fail 7 Jun 2013 64,636 miles

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

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

damage to offside rear light unit lense

wear to front discs

Pass 11 Jun 2012 52,886 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,298 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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YB08 ZMX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YB08 ZMX, 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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YB08 ZMX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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