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MA08 WKV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,699 mi
Last recorded140,699 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 WKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 140,699 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside subframe stabiliser bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear body cross rod corroded over axle

fuel tank expansion straps removed

Fail 13 Feb 2024 140,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable frayed (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside subframe stabiliser bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear body cross rod corroded over axle

fuel tank expansion straps removed

Pass 10 Feb 2023 135,140 miles

Both fuel tank expansion straps heavily corroded

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s subframe support bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine and gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened axle tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened body support bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 121,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s sub frame tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened axle tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank expansion straps corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 112,320 miles

Fuel tank expansion support straps corroded

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 112,320 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank expansion support straps corroded

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 97,113 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 86,037 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,348 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight cracks on outer sidewall

Pass 4 May 2016 68,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 57,631 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 58,655 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 48,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 40,668 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 40,665 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 32,535 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 25,453 miles

N/S/Front tyre is damaged on outer sidewall

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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MA08 WKV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MA08 WKV, 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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MA08 WKV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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