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K70 UEL

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

125,711 mi
Last recorded125,711 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK70 UEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 125,711 miles

bonnet safety catch not working

brakes, suspension, wheels & underside of vehicle corroded

nearside front inner cv boot deteriorated

offside front brake binding

offside front wheel buckled

Fail 2 Jun 2026 125,707 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

bonnet safety catch not working

brakes, suspension, wheels & underside of vehicle corroded

front number plate damaged

nearside front inner cv boot deteriorated

offside front brake binding

offside front wheel buckled

Pass 23 May 2025 125,700 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Fail 7 May 2025 125,696 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear disk backing plate corroded

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 125,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 above tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 125,443 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake pivot on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp clouded over (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 120,822 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 120,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 116,412 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 116,409 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 112,316 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 112,313 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 109,121 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened top bearing slight play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 109,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened top bearing slight play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 105,087 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 105,087 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 98,273 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 98,273 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 86,597 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 79,159 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 78,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 71,526 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 60,250 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 52,333 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 37,665 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 37,447 miles

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

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

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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K70 UEL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 K70 UEL, 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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K70 UEL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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