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YD08 KTF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,852 mi
Last recorded174,852 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 KTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 174,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 174,848 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system [abs pump] (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 171,526 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 167,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 162,363 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 162,363 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 162,343 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded between master cylinder and abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded between master cylinder and abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

auxiliary belt noisy

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

front brake pads 50% worn

front towing eye bracket damaged

hazard switch cover missing

head lamp lenses deteriorated

horn slightly weak

n/s/f tyre worn to 4mm (the legal limit is 1.6mm

rear brake backing plates deteriorated/corroded

slight play in o/s inner track rod knuckle joint

slight play in steering rack

starter motor noisy

various heavy underbody and component corrosion

various oil leaks

various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Jun 2021 157,197 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 151,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 146,222 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 146,202 miles

Brake cable damaged front to rear (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 140,577 miles

CENTRE HAND BRAKE CABLE CORRODED

EML LIGHT ON

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOHT FRONT (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONT

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 140,577 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

CENTRE HAND BRAKE CABLE CORRODED

EML LIGHT ON

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOHT FRONT (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONT

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 134,660 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 134,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 125,865 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 125,865 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 108,359 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

main brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 24 Apr 2015 108,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

main brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 22 Apr 2014 91,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 91,707 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 81,507 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 76,752 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

slight play in steering arms

Fail 19 Apr 2012 76,752 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

slight play in steering arms

Pass 24 Mar 2011 55,233 miles

n/s/f bumper corner missing

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 KTF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 YD08 KTF, 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 KTF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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