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DY08 FKZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

351,215 mi
Last recorded351,215 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 FKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 351,215 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2018 351,210 miles

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

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2017 327,476 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 327,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 281,196 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear pads low

Fail 11 Oct 2016 281,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear pads low

Pass 21 Oct 2015 231,845 miles

o/s rear flexi

screen marked

slight play in n/s front bottom ball joint

slight play in o/s steering

Fail 20 Oct 2015 231,845 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear flexi

screen marked

slight play in n/s front bottom ball joint

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 29 Sep 2014 179,380 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

advise windscreen marked

Pass 22 Oct 2013 153,583 miles

both front sills damaged

offside front top strut mount has slight play

Fail 19 Oct 2013 153,377 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front sills damaged

offside front top strut mount has slight play

Pass 15 Oct 2012 130,911 miles

rear seat belts not tested due to seats being folded and luggage on seat

Pass 22 Sep 2011 112,449 miles

front n/s tiebar worn slighty

o/s front tiebar worn slighty

Pass 10 Aug 2011 112,215 miles

front discworn

Fail 9 Aug 2011 112,214 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front discworn

Pass 14 May 2009 32,010 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 32,010 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.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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DY08 FKZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DY08 FKZ, 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 DY08 FKZ registered?

DY08 FKZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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