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KF57 YBD

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

195,107 mi
Last recorded195,107 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF57 YBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 195,107 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 195,107 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 193,103 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear BUMPER CORRODED

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 193,098 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH ES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM AND NAIL IN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3MM 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear BUMPER CORRODED

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 191,274 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 191,266 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 189,145 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 189,116 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 182,461 miles

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

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

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

Front shocker top mounts slight noise

Pass 11 Oct 2019 182,004 miles

Front Discs worn

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shocker top mount slight noise

Pass 22 Aug 2018 180,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 148,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 148,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 120,812 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 99,156 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 76,303 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,303 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 72,941 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 72,940 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 54,615 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 54,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 40,250 miles

r pads wearing

Pass 20 Jan 2011 29,733 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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KF57 YBD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KF57 YBD, 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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KF57 YBD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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