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FY08 YSK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

113,731 mi
Last recorded113,731 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 YSK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 113,731 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 113,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 108,347 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 108,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2024 101,936 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 94,943 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 94,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 87,101 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 82,631 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 80,932 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 80,932 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 77,446 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Front wiper blade

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2019 77,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Front wiper blade

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2018 72,629 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 67,718 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 60,199 miles

Front brake discs corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2016 60,045 miles

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

Front brake discs corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 52,714 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,107 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 44,106 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,474 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,284 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Mar 2012 31,284 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,639 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 25,635 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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FY08 YSK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FY08 YSK, 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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FY08 YSK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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