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BV08 MKA

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,809 mi
Last recorded154,809 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 MKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 154,809 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 154,804 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 141,226 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 139,790 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 126,964 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 122,991 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak sump corroded badly ()

Fail 12 Dec 2017 122,984 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes from abs unit forward (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Fuel pipe union leaking at chassis joint (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Front Oil leak sump corroded badly ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 111,055 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 111,053 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 106,201 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 100,988 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2013 95,274 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 95,272 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 91,909 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 86,800 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 85,675 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s blind spot mirror missing

reverse light lense missing

Fail 15 Aug 2011 85,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s blind spot mirror missing

reverse light lense missing

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 MKA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BV08 MKA, 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 MKA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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