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DS08 VHK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

199,961 mi
Last recorded199,961 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 VHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 199,961 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 183,480 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 166,828 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 166,828 miles

Brake cable damaged all cables frayed and broken (1.1.15 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges both front abs sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 149,591 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 149,591 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 132,871 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE ON THE ABSOLUTE MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT AND NEED REPLACING PROMPTLY.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

Pass 24 Oct 2017 112,293 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 112,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 101,979 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 101,979 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 101,331 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 101,331 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 81,124 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 55,870 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 35,317 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 35,317 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 9,492 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 9,491 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 7,501 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)

front bumper damaged

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 VHK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DS08 VHK, 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 VHK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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