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WKZ 3196

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,620 mi
Last recorded196,620 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKZ 3196
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 196,620 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 196,077 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 183,185 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 182,919 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 178,234 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 171,073 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 157,590 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess STABILIZER BUSH (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive STRUT TOP MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDE WALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive AXEL MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SUBFRAME SUPPORT PLAT/ STRENGHENING BAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive STRUT TOP MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXEL MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess STABILIZER BUSH SPLIT (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 157,590 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached SUBFRAME REAR MOUNTING BUSH DETATCHED HELD IN BY SUPPORT PLATE/ STRENGHENING BAR (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess STABILIZER BUSH (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive STRUT TOP MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDE WALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive AXEL MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported NOT CLIPED IN TO CLIP ON SUBFRAME HAS CAFFED THE PIPE SLIGHTLY (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SUBFRAME SUPPORT PLAT/ STRENGHENING BAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive STRUT TOP MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXEL MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess STABILIZER BUSH SPLIT (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 148,959 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TRAILING ARM MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TRAILING ARM MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 148,959 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TRAILING ARM MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TRAILING ARM MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 143,626 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER TREAD LOW (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive TURBO AREA ENGINE DAMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

AUX BELT DETERIORATING

Fail 12 Feb 2019 143,626 miles

Nearside Body insecure SLIDE DOOR (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER TREAD LOW (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive TURBO AREA ENGINE DAMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

AUX BELT DETERIORATING

Pass 10 Feb 2018 137,405 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 121,961 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017

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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WKZ 3196 is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WKZ 3196, 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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WKZ 3196 is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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