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HV08 KGN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,685 mi
Last recorded135,685 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 KGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 135,685 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 126,105 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 125,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has cut & bulge in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) to be changed excessive movement ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 114,833 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 105,761 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 105,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 97,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 97,906 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 97,842 miles

Central Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective Panel damaged - Retainer is missing (8.4.2)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Bonnet support prop is missing

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Evidence of impact damage to front end

Hazard warning switch centre cover is missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil dipstick is broken so as oil level can not be assessed

Pass 9 Nov 2016 86,705 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 74,779 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 62,417 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 49,259 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 49,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 36,225 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 36,225 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 27,433 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 26,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both wipers split

mil light on serv light on

Fail 3 May 2011 26,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wipers split

mil light on serv light on

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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HV08 KGN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Green with a 1,995cc 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 HV08 KGN, 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 HV08 KGN registered?

HV08 KGN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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