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YK08 ZLU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

219,186 mi
Last recorded219,186 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 ZLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 219,186 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 219,186 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 212,197 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 178,102 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 174,601 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 163,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mainline pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 163,763 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mainline pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded and fractured

play in near side front inner steering rack ball joint to safe limit

Pass 28 Apr 2018 143,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 122,388 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 106,331 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 106,331 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 89,821 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 89,821 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 77,152 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 77,152 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 61,359 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 61,359 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,474 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,861 miles

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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YK08 ZLU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK08 ZLU, 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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What year was YK08 ZLU registered?

YK08 ZLU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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