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BX08 KVU

2008 Ldv Maxus

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

963,881 mi
Last recorded963,881 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Ldv Maxus80,079 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 KVU
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2017 963,881 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake valve to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake valve to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 96,022 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 96,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

hand brake high poss requires adjustment

Pass 29 Sep 2015

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 68,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 68,842 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,851 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 60,845 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 50,640 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,090 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 42,086 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 30,978 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 30,978 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Ldv Maxus?

Based on 268,178 MOT tests across 19,943 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
6,946
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
19,943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,445
position lamp(s) not working 8,208
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,006
Registration plate lamp not working 7,586
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,786
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BX08 KVU is a 2008 Ldv Maxus in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Ldv Maxus models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 80,079 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 Ldv Maxus fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,445 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX08 KVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Maxus typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Ldv Maxus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX08 KVU registered?

BX08 KVU is a 2008 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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