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DS08 KLC

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

188,105 mi
Last recorded188,105 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 KLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 188,105 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Advise discs changed when pads are needed (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 188,104 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Advise discs changed when pads are needed (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 184,023 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread left and worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 180,993 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 178,311 miles

Offside Front wear in the suspension top mount

Fail 4 Jan 2021 178,306 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front wear in the suspension top mount

Pass 22 Jun 2019 176,865 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 175,058 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 175,058 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 158,828 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 158,827 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 144,060 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 144,060 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 128,113 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 114,715 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 100,124 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 100,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 86,406 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 69,616 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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DS08 KLC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DS08 KLC, 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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DS08 KLC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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