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FG08 KWO

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

129,015 mi
Last recorded129,015 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 KWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 129,015 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 128,993 miles

Central Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 117,886 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Broken (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft boot split

Fail 23 Dec 2016 117,846 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Door handle missing (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Broken (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft boot split

Pass 17 Jul 2015 106,902 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 106,902 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 97,681 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 97,669 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 90,381 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 90,378 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 78,723 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 78,723 miles

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

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2011 60,241 miles

both front inner rack joints have play

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 KWO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FG08 KWO, 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 KWO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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