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KT08 XEM

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

86,883 mi
Last recorded86,883 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 XEM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 86,883 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 86,883 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 82,637 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 82,637 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 80,520 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 79,498 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 79,498 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2021 77,236 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 75,424 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 75,424 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 73,880 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 73,880 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 73,157 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 73,157 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 68,806 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 68,806 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 61,940 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 56,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2015 56,674 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 49,478 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 49,478 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 40,048 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 40,048 miles

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 28,455 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 27,009 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XEM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

KT08 XEM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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