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KY08 MFV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

203,890 mi
Last recorded203,890 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 203,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 203,882 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 184,030 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2022 178,671 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 178,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 178,007 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 172,493 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 166,329 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 166,326 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 159,083 miles

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

engine check light on

Fail 15 Feb 2018 159,079 miles

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

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

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

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

engine check light on

Pass 30 Jan 2017 148,302 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 148,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 137,622 miles

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

front brake corroded inner surface both sides

Pass 11 Feb 2015 127,265 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 117,038 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 98,035 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 75,022 miles

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

slight play in front steering arms

Pass 21 Feb 2011 51,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MFV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MFV, 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 MFV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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