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NL08 KUB

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,577 mi
Last recorded151,577 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 KUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 151,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 151,576 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))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 149,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 148,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot weeping

Fail 29 Sep 2023 148,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 143,447 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 143,446 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 137,335 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 123,712 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 114,199 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 104,141 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 93,535 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 88,718 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment on limit (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 88,701 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment on limit (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 83,106 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 83,106 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear inner brake pad appears to have worn low. Attention recommended.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Wipers only work on fast speed setting.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 76,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front suspension top mount slight play

o/s front tyre starting to perish

Wiper stalk sticky switch to use but works well on fast mode (replacement highly recommended)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 76,827 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s front suspension top mount slight play

o/s front tyre starting to perish

Wiper stalk sticky switch to use but works well on fast mode (replacement highly recommended)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 71,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight cut to tread o/s rear tyre not through to cords

Pass 21 Mar 2012 63,871 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,169 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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NL08 KUB is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NL08 KUB, 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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NL08 KUB is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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