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EA08 KWX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,672 mi
Last recorded128,672 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 KWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 128,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach chord

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

both side front suspension top mount bearings noisy in movement

Fail 8 Sep 2016 128,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach chord

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

both side front suspension top mount bearings noisy in movement

Pass 15 Sep 2015 114,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

damage to nearside sliding door

spare wheel missing

various warning lights on , on dashboard

windscreen chipped offside

Fail 12 Sep 2015 114,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

damage to nearside sliding door

spare wheel missing

various warning lights on , on dashboard

windscreen chipped offside

Pass 13 Sep 2014 99,576 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm 195/65/16 C

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine running rough

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 99,097 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Both front tyres on 3mm 195/65/16 C

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine running rough

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Aug 2013 84,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undertray broken

Pass 8 Aug 2012 63,288 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,915 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 44,915 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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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EA08 KWX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EA08 KWX, 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 EA08 KWX registered?

EA08 KWX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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