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DY08 UHK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,442 mi
Last recorded173,442 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 UHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 173,442 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 173,434 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 172,599 miles

front wishbones corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2021 172,594 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

front wishbones corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 167,114 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 165,482 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 160,766 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 155,717 miles

Offside Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 153,718 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 143,714 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 128,524 miles

both rear tyres tread distorting

Pass 1 Jul 2013 99,431 miles

2x front tyres are wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 99,430 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

2x front tyres are wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 85,709 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear brake disc pitted on braking surface

Pass 4 Jul 2011 66,786 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,994 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,700 miles

Oil leak

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

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 UHK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DY08 UHK, 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 UHK registered?

DY08 UHK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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