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KY08 MBU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,378 mi
Last recorded83,378 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 MBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 83,378 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 83,378 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp not working Nearside & Offside (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 79,511 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 79,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 78,611 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 101,588 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 60,028 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,100 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 36,817 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 29,942 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

abs wire adrift n/s wishbone

Pass 2 Sep 2011 29,942 miles

abs wire adrift n/s wishbone

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 MBU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MBU, 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 MBU registered?

KY08 MBU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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