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KJ08 OWY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

243,268 mi
Last recorded243,268 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 OWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 243,268 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 236,374 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 219,172 miles
Pass 14 May 2023 214,041 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 211,333 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 207,283 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 192,125 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 182,298 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 182,157 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 173,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre low and worn on edges

Fail 8 Jul 2017 172,945 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre low and worn on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2016 162,586 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 162,586 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 153,102 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 135,106 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 135,106 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 112,214 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 112,209 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 90,501 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 70,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 70,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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KJ08 OWY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black 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 KJ08 OWY, 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 KJ08 OWY registered?

KJ08 OWY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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