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VU08 KFL

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

222,115 mi
Last recorded222,115 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 KFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 222,115 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front both front jacking points corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 203,254 miles

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

both beam images are poor

both front jacking points have corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2025 203,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both beam images are poor

both front jacking points have corrosion

Pass 18 May 2024 198,320 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 194,160 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 193,070 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 190,139 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 190,139 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 187,775 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 182,143 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 177,025 miles

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Rear back plate corroded

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 177,024 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Rear back plate corroded

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 172,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pads wearing low

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

Tinted sun visor fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 162,589 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 12 Apr 2017 162,572 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 15 Apr 2016 152,039 miles

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Rear backplate insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2016 152,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Front brake hose to leg insecure

Offside Rear backplate insecure

Pass 23 May 2015 139,991 miles

slight play track arms when vehicle raised

Fail 22 May 2015 139,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

slight play track arms when vehicle raised

Pass 31 May 2014 123,224 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing low

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 30 May 2014 123,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing low

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 26 Jun 2013 107,036 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 107,036 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2012 88,293 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Apr 2011 69,837 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 67,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Spare tyre defective

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 KFL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 VU08 KFL, 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 VU08 KFL registered?

VU08 KFL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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