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L333 AKY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,084 mi
Last recorded184,084 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 AKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 184,084 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 184,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 174,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 170,071 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse light not working

Pass 1 Jul 2022 165,843 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 165,834 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod end has slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2017 156,329 miles

offside front drop link slit play

Pass 23 Nov 2016 150,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp lens cover slightly damaged

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 150,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp lens cover slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 137,652 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 137,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Nov 2014 127,238 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 126,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 116,559 miles

Slight movement in N/S/F Steering rack knuckle arm

Fail 15 Nov 2013 116,559 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight movement in N/S/F Steering rack knuckle arm

Pass 15 Nov 2012 106,206 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 95,043 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 72,362 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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L333 AKY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L333 AKY, 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 L333 AKY registered?

L333 AKY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 August 2008.

Is L333 AKY safe to buy?

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