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VU08 KPR

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,289 mi
Last recorded117,289 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 KPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 117,289 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 111,046 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 111,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 93,583 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 93,583 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 79,192 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 67,984 miles

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,372 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 62,372 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 57,580 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 53,291 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 53,291 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 48,541 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 48,541 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 41,946 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 41,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 33,328 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 25,178 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 7,278 miles

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 7,278 miles

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 KPR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KPR, 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 KPR registered?

VU08 KPR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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