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VU08 KFF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

325,252 mi
Last recorded325,252 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 KFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 325,252 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 325,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 312,558 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

both rack gaiters twisted

Pass 1 Mar 2024 297,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 281,794 miles

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

Rear Brake pipes slightly corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 266,570 miles

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 266,570 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Front Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Service Brake Pedal Slightly Spongy

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 255,472 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 255,471 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 242,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 224,213 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 224,213 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 205,715 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016
Fail 25 Nov 2016

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 155,671 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 155,671 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 141,007 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 115,034 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 96,454 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 75,965 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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VU08 KFF 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 VU08 KFF, 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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VU08 KFF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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