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AK08 FTN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,826 mi
Last recorded169,826 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FTN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 169,826 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 169,817 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 160,595 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 160,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 148,300 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join leaking clamp slightly loose but not likely to come off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 148,300 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join leaking clamp slightly loose but not likely to come off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 131,556 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 120,187 miles

BOTH NEARSIDE TYRES OUTER SIDEWALLS SCRUBBED

Brake disc worn, but not excessively REARS CORRODED AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS INNER FACES CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 113,267 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft gaiter perished and cracked.

Fail 30 Aug 2017 113,267 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft gaiter perished and cracked.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 104,061 miles

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

centre stop lamp inoperative

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Fail 5 Sep 2016 104,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre stop lamp inoperative

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 21 Mar 2015 81,093 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/S wiper rubber split.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 81,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/S wiper rubber split.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 74,444 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 67,605 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 67,541 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 58,570 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 58,570 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 48,652 miles

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 FTN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FTN, 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 FTN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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