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PK08 HCZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

193,456 mi
Last recorded193,456 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 HCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 193,456 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 189,751 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From hose to brake calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From pump to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From hose to brake calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From pump to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 181,919 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 166,325 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 147,621 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 147,620 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2018 141,375 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 141,375 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 127,537 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 127,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 116,159 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 113,271 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 113,142 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 102,963 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 102,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 86,295 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 86,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 68,533 miles

Front discs lipped

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

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

Rear seat not fitted unable to test seat belts

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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PK08 HCZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PK08 HCZ, 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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PK08 HCZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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