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KV08 JFA

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

189,693 mi
Last recorded189,693 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 JFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 189,693 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s reversing lamp lens broken

tow bar electrical socket damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2022 182,786 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 182,772 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 173,628 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

signs of fluid leaking from power steering reservoir area

surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

Fail 16 Mar 2021 173,627 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

signs of fluid leaking from power steering reservoir area

surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

Pass 20 Mar 2020 171,621 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 171,620 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 159,410 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 151,562 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 151,225 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 10 May 2017 151,225 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 148,672 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 148,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 111,478 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 90,379 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2014 90,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake pads look low

Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,035 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 56,035 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,788 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,281 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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KV08 JFA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KV08 JFA, 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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KV08 JFA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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