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KT08 XAU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,947 mi
Last recorded188,947 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 XAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 188,947 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 186,539 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2024 186,535 miles

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

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 184,134 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 183,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 181,587 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 181,551 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 176,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in underseal or grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 176,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in underseal or grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 168,125 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 168,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted flexi to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 163,332 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 163,323 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 156,372 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 153,784 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 150,856 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 146,720 miles

non standard bulbs fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2013 143,703 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 138,011 miles

N/S/R reverse lamp lens smashed

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2012 138,011 miles

N/S/R reverse lamp lens smashed

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 103,237 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 103,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside 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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KT08 XAU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KT08 XAU, 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 KT08 XAU registered?

KT08 XAU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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