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LT08 NKZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

177,858 mi
Last recorded177,858 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 NKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 177,858 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 177,857 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 174,484 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 174,483 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 171,755 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 171,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 167,976 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 164,908 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 164,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 160,154 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 160,154 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 155,643 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 151,166 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 146,466 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 140,783 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 128,313 miles

clutch pedal rubber pad missing

Fail 14 Jul 2015 127,801 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

clutch pedal rubber pad missing

Pass 18 Jul 2014 107,075 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres small cuts in treads and wearing on edges

rear nearside wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 7 Jul 2014 106,622 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres small cuts in treads and wearing on edges

rear nearside wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 11 Jul 2013 87,296 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 70,648 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 53,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 53,333 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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LT08 NKZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 LT08 NKZ, 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 LT08 NKZ registered?

LT08 NKZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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