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HD08 KFW

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

223,594 mi
Last recorded223,594 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 KFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 223,594 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points/box sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

glow plug and spanner lamps illuminated on dash

Fail 7 Jul 2026 223,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points/box sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

glow plug and spanner lamps illuminated on dash

Pass 17 Jul 2025 222,955 miles

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

General underbody & suspension corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2023 222,443 miles

All brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2023 222,443 miles

All brake discs have surface corrosion

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 218,124 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 202,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 178,577 miles

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

Offside Front strut top bearing stiff

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 178,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front strut top bearing stiff

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 166,549 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod has slight play at rack

Nearside Front has small chip in bottom of screen

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod has slight play at rack

has slight engine oil leak from sump seal

Pass 4 Jul 2017 155,200 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 155,199 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both chassis pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only hand brake cable broke during test (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing centre row on c pillar (5.2.2a)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 141,930 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 128,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 128,858 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 114,960 miles

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 100,141 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 81,189 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 65,029 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 29,574 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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HD08 KFW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HD08 KFW, 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 HD08 KFW registered?

HD08 KFW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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