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KY08 LJU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,239 mi
Last recorded156,239 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 LJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 156,239 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 152,917 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 150,105 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 140,959 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 140,955 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 129,802 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 118,704 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 109,959 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS @ BOTH REARS (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 109,958 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS @ BOTH REARS (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 108,119 miles

Front both front tyres badly cracking but unable to see tyre cords

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear nail in shoulder of o/s/r tyre

Offside Rear slight brake bind

play in both sides steering rack arms

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2016 108,081 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour shows white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front both front tyres badly cracking but unable to see tyre cords

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear nail in shoulder of o/s/r tyre

Offside Rear slight brake bind

play in both sides steering rack arms

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 104,109 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

ns sill damage

nsr tyre out of shape

Pass 28 Jan 2014 99,607 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

nearside rear tyre showing slight uneven wear

Pass 30 Jan 2013 89,344 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s washer jet low effort

parking brake cable detrtiorating

Fail 28 Jan 2013 89,280 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s washer jet low effort

parking brake cable detrtiorating

Pass 30 Jan 2012 80,447 miles

nearside door mirror lower glass distorted

Fail 27 Jan 2012 80,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

movement found in offside tie-rod (steering arm)

nearside door mirror lower glass distorted

Pass 8 Mar 2011 57,325 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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KY08 LJU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY08 LJU, 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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KY08 LJU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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