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DN08 CKU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,915 mi
Last recorded73,915 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 CKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 73,915 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 73,652 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 73,373 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 73,370 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 72,732 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 72,182 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 72,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 70,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 65 16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 70,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 65 16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 67,848 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 67,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 67,101 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 66,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering arm deformed steering rack tie rod arm bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside sliding door badly damaged but remains surcure and safe

Pass 18 Jul 2017 64,255 miles

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

front number plate damaged close to excessively

nearside sliding door damaged but is surcure at present

Pass 3 Aug 2016 63,101 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015
Fail 22 Jul 2015 61,682 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise n/s sliding door handle damaged not working but access gained through bnack doors

engine running lumpy

Pass 5 Aug 2014 60,397 miles

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

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

advise n/s sliding door outer handle damaged but is useable

Pass 8 Aug 2013 59,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 59,107 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 56,250 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2012 56,250 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 41,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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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DN08 CKU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DN08 CKU, 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 DN08 CKU registered?

DN08 CKU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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