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SK08 KSV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,717 mi
Last recorded136,717 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 KSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 136,717 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 135,717 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle caliper seized (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure not seated properly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating caliper seized (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 131,422 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 127,257 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 121,971 miles

nearside front tyre has small cut on sidewall

oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2015 121,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

nearside front tyre has small cut on sidewall

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 117,171 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 109,540 miles

VEHICLE TESTED IN COLD CONDITIONS ...

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN ...

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED ...

BODYWORK DAMAGED ...

BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS ARE PARTIALLY SEIZED ...

FULL UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED, I.E FLOOR AREA ... APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL ...

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

HEADLAMP ADJUSTER IS SET AT ZERO ..

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2013 109,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN ...

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED ...

BODYWORK DAMAGED ...

BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS ARE PARTIALLY SEIZED ...

FULL UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED, I.E FLOOR AREA ... APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL ...

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

HEADLAMP ADJUSTER IS SET AT ZERO ..

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

VEHICLE TESTED IN COLD CONDITIONS ...

Pass 16 Feb 2012
Fail 16 Feb 2012 93,987 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 72,713 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 72,713 miles

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

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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SK08 KSV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 SK08 KSV, 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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SK08 KSV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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