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BK08 SVL

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,847 mi
Last recorded114,847 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 SVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 114,847 miles

front inner brake pad thickness not visible .......

Fail 8 Aug 2026 114,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front inner brake pad thickness not visible .......

Pass 1 May 2025 97,342 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 97,342 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 80,781 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 80,781 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 73,651 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 66,925 miles

Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Apr 2022 66,925 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Rear speair tyre cairrer bolt broken

Pass 24 Apr 2021 53,463 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 41,952 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 37,970 miles

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

Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Apr 2019 37,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2018 33,000 miles

Front Oil leak

Front engine cover top and bottom

Offside Front 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 29,603 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 27,252 miles

engine covers fitted.

tow bar not fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 25,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2014 23,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2014 23,233 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 20,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 18,119 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2011 14,730 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2011 14,730 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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BK08 SVL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 BK08 SVL, 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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What year was BK08 SVL registered?

BK08 SVL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for BK08 SVL shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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