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AK08 CYL

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

161,838 mi
Last recorded161,838 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 CYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 161,838 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 161,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 152,691 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 152,681 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 144,049 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2022 143,370 miles

slight surface rust underside

Pass 14 Oct 2021 142,202 miles

Nearside Rear light lense damged

Fail 14 Oct 2021 142,202 miles

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 140,421 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 140,421 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 132,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 132,319 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 128,763 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 128,763 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 123,699 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine light on and miss firing

Fail 16 Oct 2017 123,699 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 117,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Sep 2016 117,510 miles

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 ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 105,510 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 105,510 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 96,623 miles

engine management warning light illuminated indicating fault

Fail 11 Sep 2014 96,623 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 87,558 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 87,473 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 75,283 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 61,993 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 61,869 miles

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.

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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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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