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FG08 KVR

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,272 mi
Last recorded203,272 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 KVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 203,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 186,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread slightly worn on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 186,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread slightly worn on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 173,395 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 165,212 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 160,160 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 160,160 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 146,258 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 146,258 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Cable defective (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 144,983 miles

Front Undertray loose but not insecure

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 142,429 miles

Front front disc worn and front pads low

Pass 24 Jan 2017 137,646 miles

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

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

slight play in near side front steering arm

Fail 23 Jan 2017 137,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

slight play in near side front steering arm

Pass 8 Jan 2016 129,792 miles

Nearside Front inner brake pad

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear inner brake pads

Fail 7 Jan 2016 129,791 miles

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

Nearside Front inner brake pad

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear inner brake pads

Pass 23 Jan 2015 121,975 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 116,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2014 116,768 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 111,248 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 104,358 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 84,562 miles

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

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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FG08 KVR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG08 KVR, 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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FG08 KVR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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