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L20 RKD

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,136 mi
Last recorded86,136 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 RKD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 86,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rearbrake pipes and subframe coverd in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 86,131 miles

Central Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rearbrake pipes and subframe coverd in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 82,013 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 75,668 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 75,668 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 66,611 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

both headlamp lenses misted

Pass 10 Mar 2021 63,029 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 63,029 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 58,306 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 58,306 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 51,737 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 46,060 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 41,858 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 37,425 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 32,921 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,907 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 27,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 22,492 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 16,725 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 16,725 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 10,645 miles

slight deteriation both wiper blades

Fail 29 Apr 2011 10,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight deteriation both wiper blades

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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L20 RKD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 L20 RKD, 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 L20 RKD registered?

L20 RKD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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