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LK08 PYD

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

236,850 mi
Last recorded236,850 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 PYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 236,850 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n\s + o\s jacking points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 234,780 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n\s + o\s jacking points rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n\s + o\s (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 233,013 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OS+NS (5.3.2 (b))

Front X2 JACKING POINTS CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 233,013 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OS+NS (5.3.2 (b))

Front X2 JACKING POINTS CORRODED

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 232,385 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside Recommend replacement

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 232,367 miles

Fuel system component leaking Front + central (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Oil leak

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside Recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low Nearside + Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside + Offside at 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 226,101 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 226,101 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 219,119 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 202,707 miles

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

fuel pipe wet but no visable leak

Pass 4 May 2018 180,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 May 2018 180,607 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2017 165,079 miles

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

Offside WINDSCREEN

Fail 6 Nov 2017 164,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 150,762 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside WINDSCREEN SCRATCHES

Pass 1 Dec 2016 136,013 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 135,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 117,405 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 117,390 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 106,125 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 90,544 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 90,527 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,391 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Apr 2014 64,860 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 64,731 miles

Engine has a little oil leak?

Fail 26 Nov 2013 64,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine has a little oil leak?

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 59,590 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 56,590 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 44,825 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 44,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,977 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)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 28,977 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LK08 PYD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LK08 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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LK08 PYD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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