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KK08 HNU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

184,670 mi
Last recorded184,670 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK08 HNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 184,670 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Nov 2025 184,670 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Nov 2024 177,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

front wipers in poor condition

rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Nov 2024 177,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

front wipers in poor condition

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Nov 2023 173,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

offside front top mount has movement

offside parking brake needs adjust

Fail 1 Nov 2023 173,332 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

offside front top mount has movement

offside parking brake needs adjust

Pass 21 Oct 2022 165,754 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 158,449 miles

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

engine mount deteriorated

offside front top mount has slight movement

Pass 24 Oct 2020 143,101 miles

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

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

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

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

turbo leaking oil

Pass 21 Oct 2019 133,554 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 130,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly edged off and 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

play in right hand front upper pivot

Fail 16 Jan 2019 129,373 miles

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended outer seat belt does not retract (7.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edged off badly and 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

play in right hand front upper pivot

Pass 6 Feb 2018 124,526 miles

play in right hand front upper pivot

right hand front tyre edging off inner edge and 3.8mm

Fail 6 Feb 2018 124,526 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in right hand front upper pivot

right hand front tyre edging off inner edge and 3.8mm

Pass 10 Feb 2017 121,371 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 121,366 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 113,903 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 3 Feb 2016 113,903 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 5 Jan 2015 109,712 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 109,658 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 96,653 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 86,496 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 86,496 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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KK08 HNU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc 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 KK08 HNU, 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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KK08 HNU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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