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KY08 PYP

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,778 mi
Last recorded147,778 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 147,778 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 146,107 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 141,865 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 137,844 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 137,737 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 131,272 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Mar 2021 131,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 125,117 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 125,117 miles

Brake performance not tested n/s/r steel brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 120,773 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 120,773 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged freyed (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 118,398 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 108,966 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 102,639 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

unable to visually inspect inner brake pads

Fail 26 Jan 2015 102,638 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Coolant leak

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

unable to visually inspect inner brake pads

Pass 12 Apr 2014 96,574 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 85,789 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 85,364 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

service ind on

Fail 30 Apr 2012 85,364 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

service ind on

Pass 16 May 2011 67,337 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 67,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 PYP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PYP, 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 PYP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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