MOT Status
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161,838 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody surface corrosion
slight surface rust underside
Nearside Rear light lense damged
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top shockabsorber mount worn to excess (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear light lense damged
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 8ply (5.2.3 (e))
service and inspection light on
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak engine ()
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
engine light on and miss firing
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
Oil leak engine ()
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
engine light on and miss firing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear puncture
Oil leak ()
Offside Front tyre is close to wear blocks
Offside Rear tyre is on the wear blocks and has a nail in it
engine has an oil leak
the engine oil sump has a leak,corrosion
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside wiper blade split on ends but clears
Offside Front tyre is close to wear blocks
Offside Rear tyre is on the wear blocks and has a nail in it
engine has an oil leak
the engine oil sump has a leak,corrosion
engine management warning light illuminated indicating fault
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
bad oil leak from around rear of engine
engine management warning light illuminated indicating fault
high level stoplamp inoperative
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
engine oil leak from around turbo
offside rear door upper latch insecure (door still closing securely)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?
Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK08 CYL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 AK08 CYL, 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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AK08 CYL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 April 2008.
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