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YC58 GKN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,806 mi
Last recorded133,806 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 GKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 133,806 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jacking points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar d-bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pip near flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes front fuel tank back corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 126,173 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner sill/jacking point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes near flexi corrpoded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 111,840 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

washer bottle insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2022 107,123 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 107,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Towbar safety device not operating correctly socket securing lid missing (6.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible not seated correctly (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2021 99,795 miles

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

Brake fluid will need changing next year

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil on minimum

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

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

Fail 20 May 2021 99,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed un-clipped and rubbing against drive shaft (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed un-clipped and rubbing against drive shaft (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake fluid will need changing next year

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil on minimum

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 92,931 miles

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

Coolant 1/2 full

Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Signs of mice in engine bay

Slight play detected in both inner steering arms

Pass 28 Jan 2019 84,634 miles

Engine oil level low

Slight play detected in both inner steering arms

Fail 25 Jan 2019 84,618 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine oil level low

Slight play detected in both inner steering arms

Pass 12 Feb 2018 76,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine area front ()

Oil level low

Pass 27 Jan 2017 66,508 miles

Corrosion to front section of exhaust

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine area ()

Slight play detected in inner steering arms

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSF 4mm NSF 4mm and NSR 5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 66,508 miles

Corrosion to front section of exhaust

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak Engine area ()

Slight play detected in inner steering arms

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSF 4mm NSF 4mm and NSR 5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 57,743 miles

Front number plate deteriorated but not likely to be mis-read

OSR tyre 4mm (20 psi inflated to 40 psi)

Oil leak on top of alternator

Play on both inner steering arms

Slight corrosion to exhaust system

Slight corrosion to fuel tank straps

Fail 12 Jan 2016 57,743 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front number plate deteriorated but not likely to be mis-read

OSR tyre 4mm (20 psi inflated to 40 psi)

Oil leak on top of alternator

Play on both inner steering arms

Slight corrosion to exhaust system

Slight corrosion to fuel tank straps

Pass 23 Jan 2015 48,705 miles

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

Thorn in nearside rear tyre tread.

Fail 22 Jan 2015 48,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Thorn in nearside rear tyre tread.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 38,090 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 38,089 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 28,812 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 28,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 23,349 miles

Nearside 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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YC58 GKN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YC58 GKN, 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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YC58 GKN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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