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HK08 LVU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,134 mi
Last recorded93,134 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 LVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 93,134 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 93,132 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Over tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 88,452 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Central underneath engine mount slight deteriorated/worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 88,450 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Central underneath engine mount slight deteriorated/worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 84,406 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 84,404 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 79,093 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 79,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake level has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Nov 2021 74,431 miles

Offside Rear Light unit cracked not effecting light out put.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2020 69,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/bald on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension upper mount worn allowing some movement

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 64,190 miles

Offside Front Slight movement in suspension strut upper attachment/mount

Offside Rear light unit damaged slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2018 58,640 miles

Offside Front suspension strut has slight movement in upper attachment

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 58,640 miles

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

Offside Front suspension strut has slight movement in upper attachment

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 53,083 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 47,621 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Nov 2016 47,620 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread damaged (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195.65.16c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195.65.16c (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 42,004 miles

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

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

Offside damaged sill no holes

Pass 3 Nov 2014 36,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Oct 2013 29,620 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 29,620 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 21,163 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 14,868 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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HK08 LVU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 HK08 LVU, 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 HK08 LVU registered?

HK08 LVU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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