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AJ08 SKV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,675 mi
Last recorded82,675 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 SKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 82,675 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2026 82,675 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 81,067 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 80,171 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 80,171 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 79,163 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 78,134 miles

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

Offside handbrake poor

Pass 17 Sep 2021 76,870 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 75,203 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 73,531 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 72,345 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 70,210 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 70,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 67,809 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 72,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 62,742 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 58,558 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 58,558 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 52,401 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 52,401 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 41,822 miles

slight sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

Fail 19 May 2011 41,822 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

slight sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

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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AJ08 SKV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ08 SKV, 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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AJ08 SKV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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