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PK08 YFA

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,813 mi
Last recorded142,813 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 YFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 142,813 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 138,231 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 131,402 miles

Front no plate damage but not likely to be mis-read

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 125,280 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 119,031 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DAMAGED

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT

O/S/R BRAKE PADS WORN THIN

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 111,150 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

footbrake travel under servo operation

front registration plate damaged

n/s and o/s front tyres worn low

suspect upper stop lamp in/op

Fail 14 Jul 2016 111,150 miles

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

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

ECU lamp on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

footbrake travel under servo operation

front registration plate damaged

n/s and o/s front tyres worn low

suspect upper stop lamp in/op

Pass 3 Jul 2015 101,705 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 101,616 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 93,218 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

emissions too lean for results

Fail 26 Jun 2014 93,186 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

emissions too lean for results

Pass 24 Jun 2013 84,650 miles

Engine management light on dash indicating fault

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2013 84,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on dash indicating fault

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2012 67,158 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 67,157 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 42,817 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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PK08 YFA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PK08 YFA, 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 PK08 YFA registered?

PK08 YFA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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