2008 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.5L Diesel · EC04 GEN
2008 Vauxhall Vivaro (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 123,361 miles. MOT valid until 08 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VIVARO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,361 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EC04 GEN Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 123,361 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EC04 GEN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro (EC04 GEN) between January 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Brake hose damaged. (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
EC04 GEN Mileage History
- 31/01/201138,118 mi
- 20/02/201250,860 mi+12,742 mi
- 30/05/201359,974 mi+9,114 mi
- 05/06/201360,023 mi+49 mi
- 09/06/201466,052 mi+6,029 mi
- 12/06/201573,571 mi+7,519 mi
- 25/08/201680,117 mi+6,546 mi
- 10/09/201680,132 mi+15 mi
- 21/08/201785,657 mi+5,525 mi
- 31/08/201889,712 mi+4,055 mi
- 12/08/201993,201 mi+3,489 mi
- 17/08/202097,943 mi+4,742 mi
- 03/09/2021102,329 mi+4,386 mi
- 16/08/2022106,600 mi+4,271 mi
- 29/08/2023110,745 mi+4,145 mi
- 16/08/2024114,765 mi+4,020 mi
- 16/08/2024114,765 mi
- 15/08/2025119,365 mi+4,600 mi
- 15/08/2025119,365 mi
- 17/08/2026123,361 mi+3,996 mi
- 17/08/2026123,361 mi
Average of roughly 5,484 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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