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K3 PVC

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,837 mi
Last recorded206,837 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 PVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 206,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 202,759 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 202,600 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 191,675 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 191,673 miles

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

Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner 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))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 184,454 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 179,204 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 173,742 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 166,669 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 155,660 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 143,779 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 143,779 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 132,178 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 132,178 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 119,843 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2012 119,843 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 111,595 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 111,108 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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K3 PVC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 K3 PVC, 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 K3 PVC registered?

K3 PVC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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