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HN08 KMU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,338 mi
Last recorded185,338 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 KMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 185,338 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 183,879 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 183,634 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2022 182,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 180,718 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 178,661 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 178,656 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 175,677 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 173,407 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 170,930 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 170,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 137,384 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 137,384 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 102,746 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 102,718 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 72,609 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 72,609 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 37,463 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 37,461 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 30,753 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 23,756 miles

front number plate cracked

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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HN08 KMU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HN08 KMU, 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 HN08 KMU registered?

HN08 KMU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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