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VU08 MKC

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

216,572 mi
Last recorded216,572 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 MKC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 216,572 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 211,566 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 205,932 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 198,822 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 191,661 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 186,615 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 183,905 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 183,905 miles

Central Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre inside sidewall cracking

Pass 4 May 2017 181,935 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 181,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 177,994 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 177,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 168,049 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 159,673 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 128,544 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2012 128,544 miles

Nearside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2011 101,592 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 101,592 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 MKC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MKC, 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 MKC registered?

VU08 MKC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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