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DS08 KMU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,684 mi
Last recorded163,684 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 KMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 163,684 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 138,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 135,772 miles

LIGHTSWITCH FAUTY, BUT OPERATING AS INTENDED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

SPARE WHEEL NOT PRESENT

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSF JACKING POINT AREA CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING

Fail 12 Nov 2024 135,769 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn NSF AND OSF ( "D"BUSHES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength JACKING POINT HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

LIGHTSWITCH FAUTY, BUT OPERATING AS INTENDED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

SPARE WHEEL NOT PRESENT

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSF JACKING POINT AREA CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING

Pass 22 Aug 2022 135,407 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses from body to suspension (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod, corroded around both bush eyes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 131,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 131,437 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 125,871 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 122,489 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 118,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 116,576 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 109,595 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 107,912 miles

screen damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2014 95,845 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 95,838 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 84,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight bind on o/s / n/s front brakes

Pass 15 May 2012 66,865 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 May 2012 66,865 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 48,519 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 KMU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KMU, 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 DS08 KMU registered?

DS08 KMU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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