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YE08 UYB

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

150,578 mi
Last recorded150,578 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 UYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 150,578 miles

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

TOW BAR RUSTY

Fail 7 Nov 2025 180,486 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low WILL NOT ADJUST (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

TOW BAR RUSTY

Pass 9 Nov 2024 146,375 miles

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively TOWBAR (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 146,373 miles

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively TOWBAR (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 140,554 miles

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY

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

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

TOW BAR CORRODED

Fail 7 Sep 2023 140,521 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

TOW BAR CORRODED

Pass 26 May 2022 130,334 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 130,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 123,774 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 123,774 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 121,673 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 114,419 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 104,106 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring retaining cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Roughness when turning steering wheel and vertical play found in strut top bearing (O/S/R)

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 90,535 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 90,531 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 80,796 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 69,677 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 69,677 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 60,204 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 60,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 51,896 miles

o/s rear tyre has shallow cut

Fail 1 May 2013 51,896 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s rear tyre has shallow cut

Pass 2 May 2012 41,906 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 41,906 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 33,320 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 33,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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YE08 UYB is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YE08 UYB, 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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YE08 UYB is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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