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YD08 KHJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

210,852 mi
Last recorded210,852 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 KHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 210,852 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 209,620 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody surface corrosion front & rear

Fail 24 Apr 2025 209,620 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrosion front & rear

Pass 19 Apr 2024 208,043 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 206,508 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 206,580 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 205,446 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 205,444 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 204,528 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT STRUT TOPs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 204,528 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT STRUT TOPs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 199,184 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 198,928 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring fractured or broken N/S REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S REAR (CORDS) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 189,701 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly N/S & O/S FRONT (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 189,701 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red Broken /white light/ (1.3.2e)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play O/S (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring broken O/S REAR (2.4.C.1a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly N/S & O/S FRONT (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 177,324 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 166,566 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 166,521 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam N/S (1.7.5a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort O/S NOT WORKING (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 155,924 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 142,403 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 117,973 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 94,724 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 94,724 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 64,677 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YD08 KHJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YD08 KHJ, 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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YD08 KHJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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