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BV08 KFU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,058 mi
Last recorded163,058 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 KFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 163,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front steering rack arm has play

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front inner wheel arch insecure

Offside Front washer jet poor

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet release catch broken (cable damaged)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears badly corroded (3.5.1i)

front crossmember damaged

high level brake light not working

oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2017 162,986 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front steering rack arm has play

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front inner wheel arch insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet release catch broken (cable damaged)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears badly corroded (3.5.1i)

front crossmember damaged

high level brake light not working

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2016 154,623 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 154,622 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 149,353 miles

Nearside Rear cable or calliper not working

Fail 9 Dec 2015 149,353 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear cable or calliper not working

Pass 3 Dec 2014 132,755 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 111,162 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 111,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 94,429 miles

both front tyres worn inside edges

Fail 14 Jun 2012 94,429 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 17 Jun 2011 82,180 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 81,611 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 80,776 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KFU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KFU, 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 KFU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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