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KY08 PYD

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

244,941 mi
Last recorded244,941 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 PYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 244,941 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 234,716 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 222,024 miles

Offside Front Lower chip on screen

covers /under trays fitted

n/s/f head light pattern faded

o/s/f wiper just in limit

Fail 19 Feb 2024 222,023 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Lower chip on screen

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on brake test /pedal (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brake pedal on test (1.2.1 (e))

covers /under trays fitted

n/s/f head light pattern faded

o/s/f wiper just in limit

o/s/r & n/s/r corrosion on disc heavy rust

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Feb 2023 206,166 miles

all brake pipes have been under seal

covers /under trays

inner rack end have slight play o/s & n/s

n/s/f link bar has slight play

rear brake disc have corrosion o/s& n/s

Fail 7 Feb 2023 206,165 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake pipes have been under seal

covers /under trays

inner rack end have slight play o/s & n/s

n/s/f link bar has slight play

rear brake disc have corrosion o/s& n/s

Pass 1 Mar 2022 197,872 miles

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

both front subframe support bars corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2022 197,871 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front subframe support bars corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2021 189,626 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 189,625 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 177,336 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 177,326 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 166,953 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 166,950 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 157,588 miles

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

both front subframe support bars corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2018 157,588 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front subframe support bars corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 146,091 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 146,089 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 132,008 miles

the vehicle passed the emissions test, no print out was produced due to low emissions

Fail 21 Jun 2016 132,008 miles

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

the vehicle passed the emissions test, no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 7 Jul 2015 118,909 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 105,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 93,859 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 93,859 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 18 Jul 2012 82,815 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 78,978 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2011 62,781 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 PYD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 PYD, 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 PYD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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