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FG08 KXU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,535 mi
Last recorded161,535 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 161,535 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outrigers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 156,459 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 156,449 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective lower gearbox dog mount ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 151,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all have slight surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 (5.3.2 (b))

steering is slightly noisy when turned intermittence but working as it should

Fail 6 Aug 2020 151,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all have slight surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 (5.3.2 (b))

steering is slightly noisy when turned intermittence but working as it should

Pass 10 Aug 2019 146,444 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 141,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Aug 2018 141,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2017 132,932 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear seat fitted incorrectly ( with threaded bar )

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Jul 2017 132,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear seat fitted incorrectly ( with threaded bar )

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 121,658 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 103,989 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 103,989 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 90,784 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 90,784 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 81,838 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 74,687 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 74,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 65,634 miles

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 KXU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KXU, 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 KXU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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