Vauxhall Vivaro
White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,870 cc
C8 DBAMOT history
C8 DBA is a white diesel Vauxhall Vivaro first used on 14 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 155,607 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 155,607 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,120 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 DBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Vivaro
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,870 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 14 Feb 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 DBA was last recorded at 155,607 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 155,605 miles · 5 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 7,120 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 155,607 miles
- 2025 – 147,337 miles
- 2024 – 147,320 miles
- 2023 – 141,535 miles
- 2022 – 137,766 miles
- 2021 – 131,537 miles
- 2020 – 126,810 miles
- 2019 – 122,848 miles
- 2018 – 109,123 miles
- 2017 – 93,133 miles
- 2016 – 81,246 miles
- 2015 – 69,071 miles
- 2014 – 64,885 miles
- 2013 – 59,841 miles
- 2012 – 56,417 miles
- 2011 – 48,984 miles
- 2010 – 43,189 miles
- 2009 – 34,304 miles
- 2008 – 28,060 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,607 miles
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBOTH headlight lenses deterioratingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel outer rim slight damageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside slight damage to panel & trims missing from panel & side doorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySmall stone chips in windscreenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
BOTH front coil springs corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
BOTH front suspension turrets corroding on inside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front STEERING RACK/GAITER DAMP!!!
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear brake hose incorrectly routed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside outer sill slight damage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front lower arm, rear mount bush deteriorating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 11 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,607 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 155,607 miles
- Test number
- 481882711183
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBOTH headlight lenses deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel outer rim slight damage
- AdvisoryNearside slight damage to panel & trims missing from panel & side door
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySmall stone chips in windscreen
Fail155,605 miles (+8,268)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,605 miles
- Test number
- 370920059339
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush also shocker damp (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high inner reflector loose & not connected to adjuster (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBOTH headlight lenses deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel outer rim slight damage
- AdvisoryNearside slight damage to panel & trims missing from panel & side door
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySmall stone chips in windscreen
Pass147,337 miles (+17)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 147,337 miles
- Test number
- 978835036027
- AdvisoryBOTH front coil springs corroding
- AdvisoryBOTH front suspension turrets corroding on inside
- AdvisoryNearside Front STEERING RACK/GAITER DAMP!!!
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hose incorrectly routed
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill slight damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front lower arm, rear mount bush deteriorating
- AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorating close to excess
Fail147,320 miles (+5,739)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,320 miles
- Test number
- 711856232180
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATED (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBOTH front coil springs corroding
- AdvisoryBOTH front suspension turrets corroding on inside
- AdvisoryNearside Front STEERING RACK/GAITER DAMP!!!
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlight lens deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hose incorrectly routed
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill slight damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front lower arm, rear mount bush deteriorating
- AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorating close to excess
Pass141,581 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 141,581 miles
- Test number
- 680250685149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,535 miles (+3,769)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,535 miles
- Test number
- 579282127164
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,766 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 137,766 miles
- Test number
- 613211357566
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail137,765 miles (+6,228)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,765 miles
- Test number
- 840148130351
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass131,537 miles (+4,727)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 131,537 miles
- Test number
- 720700052856
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass126,810 miles (+3,962)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 126,810 miles
- Test number
- 871839106672
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySliding door fails to open from outside
Pass122,848 miles (+143)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 122,848 miles
- Test number
- 745514405856
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail122,705 miles (+13,582)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,705 miles
- Test number
- 731390897467
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass109,123 miles (+235)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2019
- Odometer
- 109,123 miles
- Test number
- 664660658401
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail108,888 miles (+15,755)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,888 miles
- Test number
- 567931682432
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass93,133 miles (+11,887)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2018
- Odometer
- 93,133 miles
- Test number
- 972830047020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,246 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2017
- Odometer
- 81,246 miles
- Test number
- 515337193959
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear tyres are in poor condition
Fail81,244 miles (+12,173)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,244 miles
- Test number
- 531660018518
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear tyres are in poor condition
Pass69,071 miles (+4,186)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 69,071 miles
- Test number
- 859962545021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,885 miles (+5,044)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 64,885 miles
- Test number
- 145409244085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,841 miles (+3,424)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 59,841 miles
- Test number
- 907641553095
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass56,417 miles (+7,433)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 56,417 miles
- Test number
- 169267542497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,984 miles (+5,795)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 48,984 miles
- Test number
- 765965841052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,189 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 43,189 miles
- Test number
- 661357040080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,185 miles (+8,881)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,185 miles
- Test number
- 884456140099
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass34,304 miles (+6,244)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 34,304 miles
- Test number
- 854684849031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,060 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 28,060 miles
- Test number
- 124332848034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C8 DBA
- Does C8 DBA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 DBA is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 DBA?
- The MOT on C8 DBA is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 DBA done?
- C8 DBA was recorded at 155,607 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 7,120 miles a year.
- Has C8 DBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 DBA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on C8 DBA ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on C8 DBA find?
- C8 DBA passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly twisted; both headlight lenses deteriorating; nearside front upper coil spring corroded, and 4 more.
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