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KT08 XGJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,248 mi
Last recorded171,248 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 171,248 miles

Front brake disc worn

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake disc worn

Fail 14 Oct 2025 171,248 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn

Pass 23 May 2024 171,189 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 168,588 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect bhoth (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 154,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth getting low 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth getting low 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2020 141,753 miles

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

both front anti-roll bar inner d-bushes have slight play

offside rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2020 141,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

nearside rear reverse lamp lens damaged

offside rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 122,396 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 122,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 110,742 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 110,623 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam does not turn off (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

brake discs req replacement

Pass 27 Jan 2017 101,523 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 101,498 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 99,080 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 99,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 95,932 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 95,931 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 92,406 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 9 Feb 2013 86,282 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 86,282 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 83,106 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 83,097 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 83,097 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 73,474 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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KT08 XGJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XGJ, 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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KT08 XGJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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