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KY08 LKO

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

58,212 mi
Last recorded58,212 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 LKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 58,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 58,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 57,452 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 57,452 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 56,965 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 56,591 miles

Offside Front strut top mount slight lift

Fail 8 Jun 2023 56,591 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front strut top mount slight lift

Pass 7 Jun 2022 56,335 miles

Offside Front top strut mount slight lift

Pass 17 Jun 2021 55,996 miles

Offside Front strut top mount slight lift

Pass 13 Feb 2020 55,818 miles

macpherson strut top mount slight play

Pass 18 Feb 2019 55,505 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 55,505 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 55,255 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 54,978 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 54,567 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 54,567 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 54,204 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 53,449 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 53,449 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 51,882 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 51,879 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 4 May 2011 39,373 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 39,373 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 LKO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 KY08 LKO, 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 KY08 LKO registered?

KY08 LKO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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