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YG08 XKY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

168,397 mi
Last recorded168,397 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 XKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 168,397 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2025 164,841 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2025 164,841 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 164,447 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 164,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 161,398 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 157,780 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 157,776 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 152,108 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 152,108 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 144,004 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 123,553 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 123,553 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 103,695 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 103,355 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to pump on nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2016 85,395 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Fail 18 May 2016 85,394 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Pass 20 May 2015 77,961 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 77,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 68,217 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 68,159 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2013 59,772 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 59,719 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 53,268 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 53,268 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 43,612 miles

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

front brake discs worn

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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YG08 XKY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YG08 XKY, 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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YG08 XKY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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