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BV08 KFN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,058 mi
Last recorded157,058 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 KFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 157,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 May 2026 157,053 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 150,891 miles

Handbrake cable frayed

Fail 30 Apr 2025 150,862 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Handbrake cable frayed

Pass 9 May 2024 144,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper top mount slight play

Fail 9 May 2024 144,332 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper top mount slight play

Pass 18 May 2023 137,090 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 137,089 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Flexi brake hoses not fully secure

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

Pass 17 May 2022 130,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2022 130,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 122,384 miles

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

Offside front chassis corroded

Fail 18 May 2021 122,383 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside front chassis corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 113,157 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 104,078 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 104,076 miles

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

n/s rear brake pad low

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 94,859 miles

corrossion on spare wheel carrier

front tie bars corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 90,086 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 90,086 miles

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 90,075 miles

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 84,272 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,939 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 29 Apr 2014 73,077 miles

corrossion on front to rear handbrake cable

low emissions detected

o/s front tyre getting close to limit

Fail 29 Apr 2014 73,077 miles

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

corrossion on front to rear handbrake cable

low emissions detected

o/s front tyre getting close to limit

Pass 1 Jun 2013 70,345 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,074 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 62,797 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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BV08 KFN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BV08 KFN, 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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BV08 KFN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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