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EX08 NKU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,599 mi
Last recorded203,599 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 NKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 203,599 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front nearside and offside jacking point area corroded nearside weak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged and wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 203,578 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1of2 front to rear leading to nearside rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1of2 front to rear leading to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front nearside and offside jacking point area corroded nearside weak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged and wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 199,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front washer not throwing water properly

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front jacking points slight rusty

Pass 1 May 2024 180,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 172,250 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

front jacking points corroded

Pass 5 May 2022 151,582 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2021 149,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 149,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification ball joint locking nuts not secure (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 147,347 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper is damp but its also raining so have given benifit of dought as brakes working ok

Pass 25 Jun 2019 144,091 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 140,181 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2017 135,913 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 135,879 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 131,184 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 126,091 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 126,090 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 119,733 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 119,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 109,724 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 109,724 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 97,258 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 97,258 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 79,237 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 79,236 miles

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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EX08 NKU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EX08 NKU, 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 EX08 NKU registered?

EX08 NKU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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